Bar Manager

Bass & Barrel is the newest addition to the Buzzworks family, bringing together expertly crafted cocktails, carefully selected wines and quality beers in a relaxed, modern setting.

As we prepare to open our doors, we are looking for an experienced Bar Manager to lead our bar team and help establish Bass & Barrel as a standout destination for great drinks, genuine hospitality and memorable experiences.

The Buzz

• Flexible working – shifts that work around your life
• Training and development – we support your journey
• Stream App – access your wages before payday
• Part of a Top 100 Best Company to Work For
• 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
• Internal progression opportunities – we promote from within
• Extra holidays after one, three and five years of service
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, wellness hub and discounted gym membership

The Works

As Bar Manager, you will play a key role in launching Bass & Barrel and shaping its bar experience from day one.

Combining excellent drinks knowledge with confident leadership and genuine hospitality, you will set high standards, build a strong team and create an experience that keeps guests coming back.

You will be responsible for:

• Recruiting, leading and motivating the bar team
• Supporting the successful opening of the venue
• Delivering consistently high standards of drinks, speed and service
• Managing stock, ordering, controls and back-bar organisation
• Training and developing new and existing team members
• Working closely with the wider front-of-house and kitchen teams
• Ensuring all licensing, health and safety standards are followed
• Creating a positive, professional and welcoming team culture

Who You Are

• An experienced bar leader from a quality hospitality venue
• Passionate about drinks, people and outstanding hospitality
• Confident building and developing a team
• Calm and organised, with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially aware, with a good understanding of stock and cost control
• Excited by the opportunity to help launch and shape a brand-new venue

Ready to Raise the Bar?

Apply now and become part of something brilliant at Bass & Barrel. This is your opportunity to join the opening team, make your mark from day one and build an exciting career with Buzzworks.

Buzzworks is an equal opportunities employer. We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving our purpose:

To make people feel great through hospitality.