Bar Manager

REPORTING TO

Operations Manager

LOCATION

Newcastle City Centre

CONTRACT

Fixed-Term (2 years), Full-Time

HOURS

40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends

SALARY

£30,000-£32,000 p.a. + tips

ROLE OVERVIEW

Full Circle Brew Co. is opening an exciting new city centre bar and restaurant in Newcastle. As Bar Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of this premium venue, delivering a level of service that's polished, attentive, and consistently exceptional. This is a hands on role with real scope to shape the bar's identity from the ground up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the full operation of the bar: staffing, service standards, cleanliness, compliance, and profitability.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop a high performing front of house team.
• Set and maintain exceptional service standards befitting a premium city centre venue - presentation, tone, pace, and attention to detail must be consistently first class.
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships in line with budgets agreed with the business.
• Oversee all licensing compliance, including Challenge 25, allergen management, and health & safety procedures.
• Control labour costs and rotas, ensuring appropriate cover across all trading periods.
• Work closely with Full Circle's marketing team to activate in venue events, launches, and promotions.
• Drive revenue through upselling, events programming, and maximising covers and dwell time.
• Produce weekly trading reports and flag issues or opportunities to the wider leadership team.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure a seamless food and drink experience; food menus and recipes are developed and provided by our kitchen partner Peckin' Order - your role is to ensure flawless delivery of that offer.
• Be a brand ambassador: you'll be the first point of contact for many of our guests and a face of Full Circle in the city.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in a bar or restaurant management role.
• An unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service - you understand what a premium guest experience looks like and know how to build a team that delivers it consistently. We are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience and our team must reflect that.
• A genuine passion for craft beer, and the ability to communicate it to guests of all knowledge levels.
• Strong commercial acumen - comfortable with P&L, margins, and labour cost management.
• Proven ability to hire, train, and retain great people.
• Personal Licence holder (or willingness to obtain one before opening).