Assistant Bars Manager

Job Summary:

Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham

Company: Academy Music Group

Location: Birmingham

Reports to: Bar manager

Working Hours: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year – Full Time

Role

The assistant bar manager is responsible for O2 Academy Birmingham’s multiple bars (three rooms) with the primary focus in this role being cellars, storerooms, stock control procedures and delivery procedures, and supporting our team to ensure our bars are executed to the highest standard across a wide variety of live shows and events.

Our team

An integral member of the team, our cellar person contributes significantly to the effective running of our prestigious and well-established Birmingham venue, where our shows and events are as diverse as the individuals within it. With a positive and can-do approach, the successful candidate will drive our core team values of excellence and inclusivity and deliver the very best experiences in live entertainment.

About you

1. Experience in cellar management in the hospitality or live events industry
2. Understanding of health and safety regulations
3. Proficiency in stock management
4. Experience in delivery shifts
5. Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
6. Knowledge of relevant licensing laws
7. Experience in bar supervision or management

What we need

1. Enthusiasm for the live events, club and hospitality industry
2. Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
3. Well organised, supportive team player
4. Adaptable and practical person
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills
6. Strong time-keeping and organisational ability
7. Keen sense of initiative and good problem-solving skills
8. Ability to undertake the demands of cellar management
9. Demonstrable leadership and motivation of others

What you’ll be doing

1. Maintaining clean and tidy cellar and storeroom areas
2. Oversee cellar management during shifts and live events
3. Stock movement and rotation in the cellar, storerooms and bars
4. Supervision of incoming deliveries
5. Stock Management, Ordering and regular stocktakes
6. Weekly and monthly stock counts as directed by the bars department
7. Cleaning lines and changing barrels
8. Staff training in maintaining cellar equipment
9. Produce maintenance schedules and repair requirements
10. Report malfunctions of services
11. Contribute to improvements in processes for maximum cellar efficiency
12. Supervision of casual staff
13. Duty Management of Live Events
14. Highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene across all bar and cellar operations
15. Financial Reporting
16. Cash Management
17. Bars and Cellar Maintenance and repair and service organisation

Equal opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the standard rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. As a growing business, we’ll encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Our company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 6th December 2024. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.

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