Vacancy: Bar Manager

We have an opportunity to join our unique and special club as Bar Manager.

Exeter City Football Club is a special club with over 20 years of Supporters’ Trust ownership.  We are proud to be different and put our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do.

The role of Bar Manager brings opportunity for new talent to join the team and join us on our journey to achieve our 5 goals.  These goals include focusing on growth, creating a high performance environment, ensuring operational excellence through taking care of each other, clear objectives, adequate resource and a commitment to investing in developing our people. In addition to this in line with our ethos we continue to aim to achieve excellence on and off the field whilst maintaining our long-term financial sustainability.

As Bar Manager you will become an integral part of the team and support us in creating a collaborative environment where all staff feel valued and understand their contribution to the Club. In order to achieve this you will play a key role in the F&B function and ensure all new starters are onboarded in line with agreed processes. You will seek to train and develop individuals providing resilience whilst creating a professional multi disciplined team.

Reporting into our Food & Beverage Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the Bars across St James Park on both match days and non match days.  You will drive high standards by ensuring your team are trained and upskilled to deliver to a high standard in all aspects of the bars. An individual who thrives on preparation as the foundation of strong delivery. Assistance on other venues the club operates may be required from time to time.

As part of your Bar Manager role you will support the Club in focusing on growth and new revenue opportunities.  In line with this you will be confident in reviewing processes, constructively sharing feedback, trialling new initiatives, working on efficiencies and improving service to ensure better never stops. Looking to increase use of the venue on non match days through private hire and in house events forms a key part of the sustainability of the club.

As a team we are respectful and proud of our heritage and the investment the Club has made in our facilities and shared ambition for what we can achieve.  

Candidates applying for this role must have a working knowledge and certification in food hygiene, allergies and health and safety compliance. We request candidates have 3 years hospitality experience within a supervisory or management role and experience and knowledge of reviewing and implementing hospitality procedures including licensing regulations and cash handling procedures.

Excellent communication and numeric skills are essential and candidates should have a positive dynamic mindset and be innovative problem solvers with an ability to adapt, motivate and supervise team members.

This role requires physical stamina as you will be moving throughout your shift, lifting stock, taking deliveries as is important to ensure operational demands are met within a fast-paced environment.  A strong work ethic and flexible approach to working pattern is essential in line with the business needs and industry demands.

Prior to commencing work a right to work document(s) must be presented and references and a DBS Check will need to be undertaken.

To view the full job description, person specification, company goals and employee benefits, please visit the document here.

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If you wish to apply for this position please follow this link: https://ecfc.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=86643307-264a-45d5-be16-390468f29069

Only completed applications that are submitted via People HR will be accepted.  Any applications after the closing date will not be accepted. 

The closing date is: Monday 21 October 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

All candidates will require a DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.

ECFC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.