Bar Manager at Stroud Brewery – Stroud, England
About This Position
ABOUT US
Work with us and make an impact
Join our motley crew of innovators, enablers, artists, gastro creators and social groovers; it is their disruptive ideas and enthusiasm which make Stroud Brewery the company we are today. We are a dedicated organic brewery and a B Corp business that balances purpose and profit. Stroud Brewery is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to work for a sustainable and ethical brewery, bar and kitchen, we want to hear from you!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to: F&B Manager
Direct Line Staff: Bar Supervisors & Bar Staff
Hours: 37.5 per week
To oversee all operations of the Stroud Brewery bar. To meet agreed revenue and profit targets whilst maintaining exceptional quality of service to our customers and a safe and fulfilling workplace for our staff. This is a great opportunity for career progression in an ever evolving business.
The Bar Manager will have an eye for detail and a level of empathy that considers the diverse needs of our customers and staff, who through example and training will help shape the “culture” of Stroud Brewery.
Welcoming all, our Bar Manager will share our mission “to bring people together and inspire positive change”.
Job Function:
To oversee all operations of the Stroud Brewery bar. To meet agreed revenue and profit targets whilst maintaining exceptional quality of service to our customers and a safe and fulfilling workplace for our staff.
The Bar Manager will have an eye for detail and a level of empathy that considers the diverse needs of our customers and staff, who through example and training will help shape the “culture” of Stroud Brewery.
The Bar Manager will share our mission “to bring people together and inspire positive change”.
Main responsibilities:
Working with the Food & Beverage Manager to improve the company’s procedures, standards or policies while sticking to our ethos and regulatory guidelines. Continue to maintain a high standard quality of service to our customers and a safe and fulfilling workplace for our team.
The responsibilities of the Bar Manager include:
Staff:
Lead, train and motivate a team of supervisors, bar and waiting staff
Recruitment (in conjunction with Food & Beverage Manager) to ensure adequate staffing levels
Liaise with the Food & Beverage Manager on a weekly basis to schedule bar staff to ensure required level of staffing is maintained for the bar, internal and external events and the farmers market, whilst meeting the KPIs
Working with the Food & Beverage Manager, complete team appraisals and schedule in on the job training shifts
Provide any internal training as required, either personally or in conjunction with other departments, to ensure bar supervisors and staff are competent within their roles
Approve holiday and absence requests and return to work interviews
In conjunction with Food & Beverage Manager, complete 1:1 team appraisals
Events
All requirements for staffing and food are discussed and confirmed with the Events Manager to ensure a smooth delivery.
Health & Safety:
Licencing -
Ensuring the safety of the public and bar staff
Ensuring the business operates within its licensing remit
Operations:
In conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager showcase a range of our beers and organic drinks whilst controlling costs and maintaining margin
Environment - Seek to meet agreed targets on resource use and waste.
Staff awareness and training on waste reduction and cost controls, including discounts etc
To ensure that legal and company requirements are adhered to in respect of Hygiene, Health & Safety, Employment Law, and Food Safety Law for all staff, visitors and customers
Finance:
Maximise revenue and profitability:
Meet agreed sales targets for the bar
Managing suppliers
Managing wastage
Strong back of house knowledge including stock management, cost control, financials, plus licencing and other legislative requirements
Ensure all till transactions are dealt with correctly including band food, deposits paid, petty cash and bar tabs etc
To maintain agreed GP% levels by ensuring prices reflect any changes in costs.
Investigate and implement ways of increasing the SPH
Review cost of sales and to reduce costs where possible
Stock:
Management of bar stock to reduce losses to a minimum
Maintaining accurate records of all stock, including updating prices on tills
Submitting monthly stock returns to Finance on the first working day of the following month
Weekly line checks on key lines
Stock replenishment and cost control
Other tasks as required
Due to the changing nature of work practices, or for operational, commercial or technical reasons, it is accepted that the company reserves the right to make changes to individual job descriptions as necessary.
Person Specification
Demonstrated Skills:
Can lead, motivate and inspire a team
Experience in working in the hospitality and event industry
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional problem-solving skills and decision maker
Good financial management
Excellent knowledge of craft beer and real ale
Essential
Hospitality Experience - Demonstrable experience of a similar sized bar
Demonstrable previous team management and development experience
Demonstrable experience of supplier and consumer relationship building
Previous working knowledge of ordering apps and till systems
Understanding of craft beer and real ale and their production
Barista/coffee experience
Excellent communication, both written and verbal
Able to work well in a team
First aid trained
Excellent communicator
Personal Licence
Aware of health and safety regulations and uphold exceptional hygiene standards
Computer literate - Google for business, spreadsheets etc
Conscientious
Attention to detail
Aptitude for learning
Practical
Reliable
Friendly disposition/social
“Yes-can-do” attitude
Desirable
Previous experience with Zonal till systems
Full UK Driving Licence
Share Stroud Brewery ethos for sustainability
Knowledge of AV Equipment