Position: Temporary Bar ManagerLocation: OxfordSalary: £32,966 inclusive of the Oxford weighting allowanceOur client, a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to excellence, is seeking a friendly, reliable, and well-organised individual to manage the College bar under the direction of the Food and Beverage Manager.The Role:As a Bar Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the College Bar, supervising a small team of casual staff and managing stock and other cellar duties. This full-time role requires 40 hours per week, spread over 5 out of 7 days. The JCR Bar is currently closed on Sundays during term time.Main Responsibilities: Run the day-to-day operation of the College Bar, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Maintain compliance with licensing laws, health & safety requirements, and College policies. Carry out weekly line cleaning and ensure cleaning rotas are completed. Manage bar pricing, promotions, and basic marketing with guidance from the Catering Manager. Purchase all bar stock items through College authorised suppliers. Liaise with the Kitchen Storekeeper before ordering any additional supplies. Maintain accurate stock control data, including weekly updates and termly stock takes. Handle barrel changes, cellar gases, and basic cellar maintenance. Recruit, train, and supervise bar staff, ensuring engagement aligns with College policies. Organise weekly staff rotas ensuring cost-efficient and adequate shift cover. Check and sign-off casual work timesheets for authorisation. Ensure staff follow all relevant College policies, health, safety, and licensing procedures. Liaise with student representatives and College staff to support event delivery. Keep accurate records of stock, rotas, and shift schedules. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including GDPR and the Worker Protection Act. Report equipment faults or maintenance issues promptly to the Catering Manager.About You:Applicants should have strong organisational and time management skills, and experience working in a bar or similar hospitality environment. A team-player with the ability to supervise and lead staff during shifts is essential. You will need to be proficient in using IT tools such as Excel and EPOS/till systems and demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude.Required: Experience working in a bar or similar hospitality environment. Strong understanding of licensing laws and bar operations. Good organisational and time management skills. Confident communicator with a proactive, positive attitude. Holder of a Personal Licence. Comfortable using IT tools such as Excel and EPOS/till systems. Good level of fitness as the position involves an element of manual handling.Commutable Locations:Oxford, Abingdon, Kidlington, Headington, Wheatley, Bicester, Witney, Didcot, ThameKey Words:Bar Manager, Hospitality, College Bar, Stock Management, Licensing Laws, Team Supervision, Oxford
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