Bar Manager Ulster Sports Club

Beannchor Careers; 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 larger Bullitt 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.

Cathedral Leisure is an equal opportunities employer.