Bar Manager - Independent hospitality Venue - £40,000 - Leamington Spa

Bar Manager - Independent hospitality Venue - £40,000 - Leamington Spa

We’re recruiting an experienced Bar Manager to support the General Manager at a busy, independent hospitality venue in Leamington Spa.

This is a varied, hands-on role within a lively operation offering craft beer, cocktails, quality food, live music and private events. You’ll help lead the venue day to day, with particular responsibility for the bar operation, drinks standards and team performance.

The Role

Support the General Manager with the daily running of the venueLead the bar team from the front during busy services and late-night tradingMaintain excellent standards across cocktails, craft beer, wines and spiritsRecruit, train and develop a confident, knowledgeable teamManage stock, ordering, cellar operations and supplier relationshipsControl wastage, margins, labour costs and other key performance figuresHelp deliver live music nights, private parties and large corporate eventsEnsure licensing, health and safety, and food hygiene standards are consistently metHandle guest feedback quickly and professionallyStep up and take full ownership of the venue in the General Manager’s absence

About You

Previous experience as a Bar Manager, Deputy Manager or strong Assistant ManagerA genuine passion for drinks, particularly cocktails and craft beerComfortable working in a high-energy, late-night environmentCommercially aware, with experience managing stock, margins and labourA confident people manager who enjoys coaching and developing teamsOrganised, resilient and calm under pressureExperience with live entertainment, events or private hire would be advantageousAvailable to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

What’s on offer

A key leadership role within a vibrant, multifaceted venueThe opportunity to work closely with an experienced General ManagerGenuine autonomy and scope to influence the drinks offerTraining, development and future career progressionA supportive, independent working environmentIf you’re an energetic hospitality leader who knows how to run an outstanding bar, build a brilliant team and create memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.