Bar Manager

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Job Introduction

• £30,000 per annum
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday allowance
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Discounts at selected high street retailers

What you'll be doing:

The Royal Armouries & New Dock Hall is the largest dedicated conference, events and Exhibition space in Leeds. Our venue offers world-class facilities for high-profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions, awards dinners and corporate events for up to 2,500 delegates, hosting more than 380 national and international events every year.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bar Manager to join our team at The Royal Armouries. As a key member of the Operations Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of bar operations to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service across all of our events. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Purpose of the role:

• To provide a quality, market leading and customer orientated service throughout the bar's operation
• To continually enhance guest experience through operational management and strong leadership of the bar areas
• Development and delivery of all bar/cocktail menus throughout all areas
• To manage the business needs and performance standards in line with business guidelines, SLAS and KPI's.
• To monitor the work of all bar staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
• Bar stock ordering for all events and bars via the online FoodBuy portal
• The receiving of stock, correct management of stock storage and lock up, chilling the appropriate wines, rotating bottles with clear stock rotation strategies
• Stocktake of all Liquor items, to be done on a weekly basis
• Upkeep of food safety and cleanliness standards within the bar areas
• Upkeep and maintenance of bar equipment
• Organisation of bar stock rooms
• Ensuring that licensing terms are adhered too

Who you are:

• Professional and appropriate personal presentation, face to face and telephone manner
• Enthusiastic and outgoing
• Demonstrate personal drive and positive approach
• Ability to communicate appropriately
• Passionate about events
• Ability to flex around business hours and client needs
• Proven experience in venue front and back of house duties
• Proven ability to manage a team

About Us:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 30% discount in on-site bistro
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.