Bar Manager

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • City, Liverpool
  • Jan 09, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Bar Manager Vibrant Music Venue Liverpool Salary up to 33,000 plus fantastic benefits

Zachary Daniels are exclusively recruiting a Bar Manager for a very successful, vibrant music venue in Liverpool. With a salary up to 33,000 plus great benefits and a bonus, we are looking for a Bar Manager who is passionate about delivering exceptional levels of customer service while maintaining strong brand standards at all times in a very busy environment!

Our client's venue is extremely popular, so we are keen to speak to passionate Managers who have a proven track record of success and are looking to progress into senior management. This role offers genuine progression, so we are looking for real ambition.

As a Bar Manager, your responsibilities will include the following:

  • Lead the preparation and smooth running of all events, ensuring the venue, staff and show teams are fully briefed and ready for doors.
  • Manage customer-facing operations during events, including ticketing issues, seating, bar service oversight and security coordination.
  • Act as a key liaison for touring teams, reps, stage managers, external enforcement and emergency services.
  • Handle all incident response: accidents, medical forms, compliance uploads and on-site issue resolution.
  • Oversee end-of-night procedures including cashing up, stock/wastage reporting, venue shutdown and security checks.
  • Maintain all Health & Safety compliance: audits, certificates, risk assessments, pest control, fire safety and portal uploads.
  • Support HR processes including onboarding, right-to-work checks, training completion, uniform/PPE, staff surveys and socials.
  • Manage payroll and staffing: rotas, payroll sheets, holiday requests, shift allocations and scheduling external contractors.
  • Plan and deliver private hires and corporate events, working with clients, suppliers, production and marketing to ensure profitability.
  • Drive exceptional customer service, managing all inboxes, accessibility requests, accreditation, social media and feedback improvements.

The ideal candidate for the Bar Manager position:

  • Experience managing large teams in a hospitality or events environment.
  • A proven track record in a fast-paced setting.
  • Hands-on leadership style.
  • Highly motivated and ambitious.
  • A team player with a collaborative approach.
  • A self-starter with a can-do attitude.
  • Enthusiastic and willing to learn.

If this describes you, your skills and your aspirations, and you want to join a thriving brand, then send your full, up-to-date CV immediately to be considered for the Bar Manager role.

Zachary Daniels can only consider candidates with previous Management experience.

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