Bar Manager

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Bar Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 38 hours per week.

As a Bar Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

What you’ll be doing:The Warrants Officer's and Senior Rate's Mess, HMS Drake has a large dedicated conference, events and exhibition space, as well as a fully functioning bar for service personnel. Our venue offers facilities for conferences, conventions, exhibitions, awards and Mess dinners for up to 250 delegates, hosting more than 50 events every year.We have an exciting opportunity for a Bar Manager to join our team. 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 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

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:28 days holiday 

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) 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.Job Reference: com/2510/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/WJ

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength