Bar Manager – Ulster Sports Club

Ulster Sports Club; Antrim, Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

We’re recruiting for a dynamic and driven bar manager with an eye for detail, and flair for creativity!

The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of approximately 20 staff and work as an integral part of the Ulster Sports Club team, reporting to the senior venue manager and operations manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily bar operations, ensuring a smooth, efficient and friendly service.
• Lead and motivate a team of up to 20 bartenders and floor staff, fostering a positive, professional working environment.
• Maintain inventory levels, order supplies, and manage stock to ensure availability of drinks and bar essentials.
• Monitor and control bar costs, including labour and stock wastage.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations, and maintain cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas.
• Actively engage in the recruitment process – including shortlisting, conducting interviews and forecasting staff costs.
• Liaise with musicians and promoters when organising and facilitating events.

Essential criteria:

• Proven management experience in a similar role and venue (2 years)
• A hands-on approach with a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Knowledge of managing stock and spillage costs
• Experience managing labour budgets
• Proven track record of people management including recruitment, appraisals, training and rotas
• Ability to further improve and build on standards through staff training and coaching.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• A good working knowledge of I.T Systems
• An understanding and appreciation of Belfast nightlife and music scene

The successful candidate will be fully flexible to work a combination of days, evenings and weekend shifts.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary including bonus scheme.
• Company discount offering 20% off food in various outlets including Bullitt Hotel, Little Wing Pizzeria, The National and The Cloth Ear.
• 29 days’ annual holiday allowance.
• Structured learning and development plans through our online FLOW training programme.
• Varied training opportunities including NVQs, WSET, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, etc.
• Team bonding events such as our summer BBQ, Winter Raffle, seasonal parties, and supplier trips.
• An opportunity to become part of the Beannchor Group, one of the province's largest operators of licensed premises.

To discover more about our venue, please see our website: https://www.ulstersportsclub.com/

The Company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.

Cathedral Leisure is an equal opportunities employer.