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Bar and Kitchen Manager, Sherman Theatre

  •  Wales
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes March 2, 2026
  •  Helen MacIntyre
  •  recruitment@shermantheatre.co.uk
  • #Theatre
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Job Summary

Sherman Theatre wishes to appoint a Bar & Kitchen Manager to help lead the theatre’s Front of House operation.

Job Description

Over recent years we have gone from strength to strength with national awards recognition, critical acclaim for our work and increasing audiences. This thriving environment is reflected in the inviting space within our main Foyer where a daily Bar and Kitchen service offers refreshments, wonderful customer service and a warm welcome to all of our customers, resident creatives and staff teams.

We now have an opportunity for a new Bar and Kitchen Manager to take up the reins of this operation and build on the great work already done to further grow the offer and the business. We are looking for somebody with enthusiasm and passion to join our team.

Contributing to the department's operational efficiency and delivering the highest levels of customer service, the successful candidate will have the proven ability to ensure the effective and profitable delivery of an appropriate Bar & Kitchen service that supports and compliments Sherman Theatre objectives both during and outside of performance times and in line with audience development objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make their mark in one of the UK's most exciting producing theatres, located within a beautiful, thriving city that's widely recognised as an outstanding place to live.

We want Sherman Theatre to be accessible to all and so it's hugely important to us that our team at the theatre reflects the communities we serve across the city and beyond. We therefore particularly welcome applicants from diverse ethnic communities and D/deaf and disabled communities who are currently underrepresented within our team. Our building is accessible both Front of House and backstage.

Sherman Theatre is funded by Arts Council of Wales. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and a Registered Charity.

Job Requirements

  • 2 or more years in a management / supervisor role within the catering and bars industry.
  • Demonstrable experience of working within agreed budgets and of cash handling, stock management and reconciliation systems.
  • Demonstrable evidence of the effective leadership, management and motivation of teams.
  • Experience of implementing effective health and safety procedures.
  • Experience of managing events.
  • Knowledge and understanding of audience/visitor needs and expectations.
  • Excellent listening, influencing and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong people skills.
  • Strong personal management skills.
  • Hard working, highly motivated and committed to best practice.
  • A flair for dealing with the public and delivering excellent customer care.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • An understanding of, and commitment to, diversity and inclusion.

Job Responsibilities

  • To ensure the effective and profitable delivery of an appropriate Bar & Kitchen service that supports and compliments Sherman Theatre objectives both during and outside of performance times and in line with audience development objectives.
  • Working towards agreed targets to develop a plan for Food and Beverage income generation.
  • To lead on menu development and costings, and, working with the Head of Operations to create attractive offers, opportunities and promotions across the entire offering to maximise sales
  • To lead on safety, hygiene and food quality.
  • To build a highly motivated and skilled Bar & Kitchen team.
  • To support the Head of Operations in the customer facing operations and day to day facilities management within this busy producing and presenting theatre.
  • As a personal licence holder, to act as Duty Manager as required.

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How to Apply

To apply for the post, please download the application dorm, cover sheet and equity, diversity and inclusion form from our website: https://www.shermantheatre.co.uk/job/bar-kitchen-manager/ and send them to us at [email protected]. Please note that in line with our environmental policy, we are only handling applications electronically.

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