Bar Manager - £30K | Reading | Immediate Start

Bar Manager - £30K | Reading | Immediate Start

Location: Reading Contract: Full-time

Salary: £30,000 per annum equivalent

Start Date: Immediate

Hours: Flexible shifts across 7 days (operation runs 7am-Midnight)

Typical Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off (approx. 37.5 hours/week)

🌟 Lead the Bar. Set the Vibe. Make It Memorable.

We're looking for a charismatic and driven Bar Manager to take charge of a lively multi-venue operation in Reading. You'll be the heartbeat of the bar scene-leading a young, energetic team, curating unforgettable guest experiences, and keeping everything running like clockwork.

If you've got a passion for great drinks, sharp service, and team leadership, this is your chance to shine in a dynamic hospitality environment.

🍹 Your Role

* Manage day-to-day bar operations across multiple venues

* Lead, train, and motivate a team of student bar staff

* Ensure compliance with alcohol licensing and safety standards

* Maintain high levels of customer service and team performance

* Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination

* Handle payment systems and financial procedures

* Innovate with drinks menus, promotions, and service ideas

🎁 What's in It for You

* 💷 £30,000 salary equivalent

* 🍽️ Free meals while on duty

* 🚗 Free on-site parking

* 📅 Flexible scheduling - choose your preferred working days

* 📈 Training & development opportunities

* 💸 Enhanced weekend pay

* 🏟️ Experience across a variety of buzzing venues

* 🕒 Weekly pay structure (if preferred)

🧠 What You Bring

* Proven experience managing bar operations

* Confident leadership and team-building skills

* Strong attention to detail and calm under pressure

* Passion for drinks, service, and hospitality culture

* Understanding of licensing laws and alcohol retail standards

* Basic knowledge of profit & loss and stock management

* Level 2 Food Hygiene certification required

📞 Ready to Raise the Bar?

Apply now or contact Gabriela at Blue Arrow Reading for a friendly chat about the role. Let's make your next move the best one yet.

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