Assistant Bars Manager

As part of the Bars management team, the role is responsible for our bar portfolio including 532 Bar and Kitchen (our student bar) and the Manchester Academy Music Venues. In addition to Assistant Bar Manager duties, the role will be responsible for one area of focus – Cellar & Stock Management. Around 75% of your time will be spent on the floor with both early morning deliveries and late night events.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising deliveries, liaising with suppliers and handling any minor technical issues day to day trading may incur. Ensuring all cellars are kept clean, organised and compliant with safety standards. The role also requires supporting the Bars Management team during live music and student events in our four venues, as well as our making sure our student bar is running consistently throughout term time.

You will support year on year growth within the department by ensuring GP% and waste control targets are met. Systematically tracking inventory, stock forecasting and ensuring regular stock rotation are important aspects of the role. You will be responsible for recruiting, training and developing the Cellar Supervisor team.

This role blends commercial leadership with hands on operational support, ensuring consistently strong financial performance across all bars.

Details
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per year
Contract: Permanent annualised hours
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – annualised hours, predominantly evenings & weekends
Eligibility: Open to applicants with relevant skills and experience who are eligible to work in the UK

Recruitment Timeline
Applications opened: 19/08/2026
Applications close: 04/09/2026 23:59PM
Interviews: 15/09/2026
Role Commencing: 19/10/2026 (or earlier)

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Once the vacancy has closed, we’re unable to accept late applications.