Bar Manager

Elior Uk; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee catering teams and ensure excellent service quality. You will be responsible for recruiting and training staff, managing budgets, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The role offers flexible working hours and a supportive team environment, with numerous perks including free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals

Flexible working hours

28 days of holiday

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team effectively.
• Genuine interest in customer service.
• Previous experience in bars or restaurants is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering teams on site and ensure high quality service.
• Recruit, induct, train, and support staff.
• Control and manage the budget effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team management

Customer service excellence

Self-motivated

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

All Saints Rd, Hawkhurst, England, TN18 4HT

£12.21 per hour

Caterplus – More Than a Meal, It’s a Community

At Galliford Try Bowles Lodge withinCaterplus, we don’t just serve food - we create warm, welcoming spaces where the over-55 community can connect, share, and enjoy great company over delicious meals. Every dish is made with care, fresh ingredients, and a big helping of heart.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Bar Manager you will proactively manage catering teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training and supporting staff to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 15 Hours Per Week

What can you bring?

• Proven experience of successfully managing a team
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• A strong team player, highly confident and positive
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within bars or restaurants desirable

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!