Bar Manager – Dings Crusaders RFC

Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per year, depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) Hours: Evenings, weekends and late nights as needed Location: Shaftesbury Park (in person) Benefits: Employee discount, free parking

About Us

We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and hands-on Bar Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our venue.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hospitality, has strong leadership skills and wants to make a real difference in an established business.

The Role

You'll ensure the smooth running of the bar, maintain high standards of customer service and lead a friendly team.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing daily bar operations, including evening and late-night shifts

• Leading, motivating and developing the bar team

• Managing staff rotas, holidays and staffing requirements

• Overseeing stock control, ordering and cost management

• Maintaining excellent customer service and a welcoming atmosphere

• Ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, health and safety and company procedures

• Supporting the planning and promotion of events and entertainment, ensuring bookings are successfully delivered

• Managing day-to-day social media, including Instagram and Facebook posts, stories and event promotion

• Working closely with the directors to maintain standards and develop the business

About You

You will:

• Have proven experience in bar or hospitality management (minimum 2 years), ideally in a sports bar venue

• Be confident managing a team and making decisions independently

• Have excellent organisational and communication skills

• Understand stock management, staffing costs and commercial performance

• Be comfortable using Instagram and Facebook to promote a venue

• Be reliable, approachable and able to lead by example

• Be happy working evenings, weekends and late nights

• Be able to step into an established operation and take responsibility from the outset

A personal licence would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £32,000 – £34,000, depending on experience

• An established rugby club with a loyal customer base

• A genuine influence on how the venue operates

• A friendly and inclusive working environment

• Direct communication with supportive directors who give the manager the freedom and trust to run the business

• The chance to bring fresh ideas and help develop the business

• Employee discount and free parking

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your relevant management experience and why you'd be a good fit for Dings Crusaders. Send applications to: recruitment@dingsrugby.co.uk

We're looking to recruit promptly and would welcome applications from candidates available to start in the near future.

Application question: Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule of up to 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, late nights and occasional additional hours when required? Please answer Yes or No.