Bar Manager - Fixed Term Contract

When the crowd roars, the food has to be just as exciting! At Elior Stadia, we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks - so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour.

Join our team as a Temporary Bar Manager (Maternity Cover) and play a key role in delivering exceptional bar service and unforgettable experiences across every event until the end of July.

You'll be at the heart of our hospitality operation, ensuring every bar service runs smoothly and exceeds expectations during this fixed-term maternity cover period.

• Deliver seamless bar operations across match days, conferences, exhibitions, and special events
• Lead, brief, and coordinate bar teams, ensuring high standards of service, presentation, and performance
• Manage bar stock, ordering, and controls to stay within budget while maintaining quality
• Oversee cash handling procedures, including till operations and reconciliation
• Ensure all staff are correctly uniformed and fully briefed before events
• Conduct health & safety briefings and ensure full compliance with company and legal standards
• Work closely with the Operations team and Conference & Meetings team to support event delivery
• Support recruitment, training, and ongoing development of the hospitality bar team
• Assist with staffing levels and labour cost control in line with business needs
• Collaborate with Sales teams to support event planning and ensure bar logistics are effectively delivered

Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 37.5 hours per week Including regular evenings and weekends
Contract: Temporary maternity cover until the end of July
Job ID: 6091

We're looking for someone who combines operational expertise with a passion for people and service and can confidently step into a leadership role from day one.

• Proven experience in bar management or senior bar operations within a hospitality or events environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple events at once
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships with clients, colleagues, and suppliers
• A proactive, hands on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Solid understanding of health & safety and licensing regulations
• A collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Enthusiasm, drive, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Experience in large-scale or multi purpose venues
• Background in event catering or hospitality coordination
• Budget and cost control experience

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!

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.