Bar Manager

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.

• 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.

• Experience managing large teams in a hospitality or events environment.
• A proven track record in a fast‑paced setting.
• A 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.

For this role you must have previous management experience. 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.

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