Bar Deputy Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Soho Theatre Company


  • Job Title: Bar Deputy Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 17 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    London

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Bar Deputy Manager to support in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the theatre’s four bars and café, ensuring exceptional customer service, maintaining high operational standards, and supporting the growth of revenue and and profitability.

Job Description

You will support the ongoing smooth operation of our bars and caf , creating an enticing food and beverage offer, managing staff, maximising sales and ensuring all health, safety, hygiene and licensing regulations are adhered to.

This role requires a proactive, hands-on approach to management, ensuring Soho Theatre Walthamstow delivers a memorable experience for all our patrons. This is a hugely exciting opportunity to be a key part of the team, working collaboratively to open the new Soho Theatre Walthamstow.

Job Requirements

Experience

  • Proven experience managing a busy bar or hospitality venue, ideally within a cultural/arts setting
  • Working as a Personal Licence holder and representative of the Designated Premises Supervisor
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Financial management expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and sales analysis
  • Knowledge of licensing laws, health and safety regulations, and food hygiene standards
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and team members
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working within a theatre or performance venue
  • Knowledge of Point of Sale (POS) systems and stock management software

Qualities

  • A proactive, hands-on approach to management
  • Positive, confident, and creative problem-solver
  • Flexible and adaptable to the varied working hours of a theatre environment, including evenings/weekends

How to Apply

We prefer applications to be sent by email. Please send your completed forms to [email protected] with STWBDM25 in the subject line.

When completing your application form, please read the person specification in the job description carefully. The application form can be found on our website at https://sohotheatre.com/job/bar-deputy-manager-soho-theatre-walthamstow/.

If you would like to submit your application in another format, or you have any queries about this role, please email [email protected] to discuss alternatives.

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