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Bar Manager, Troubadour Theatres

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes August 8, 2025
  •  jobs@troubadourtheatres.com
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

We’re seeking an experienced, hard-working and motivated Bar Manager, to oversee the busy bar operations at our brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, due to open in late October 2025.

Job Description

BAR

  • Full engagement in back-office operations but also the ability to be a hands-on manager.

  • Carry out all inventories and stock orders to reduce waste and improve margins, ensuring correct stock management processes are followed by the team.

  • Maintain good H&S / HACCP practices, including working environments, licencing and food handling, ensuring that the team adheres to all H&S legislation and that all mandatory training is completed on time.

  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of products and understand key perfect serves.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

  • Line management of the Hosts, Duty Managers and Supervisors.

  • Own the recruitment, training and performance reviews of the bar team as required, including contract delivery and right to work checks.

  • Perform investigations, disciplinaries and grievance meetings according to best practice and company policy.

DUTY MANAGEMENT

  • Duty manage 3 performances per week, leading the venue, theatre and bar teams, as well as security, ensuring standards of service are maintained at all times. This may increase during peak performance weeks or to cover holiday.

  • Oversee the visitor experience operation during public hours, upholding all relevant policies and procedures, in particular those relating to relevant health and safety and licensing regulations.

  • Duty manage bespoke events as required, including private hires on dark days of the resident production.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

  • Ensure bar sales records are reviewed daily, working closely with the suppliers to reconcile discrepancies and run the bar operation.

  • Complete and check daily / weekly payroll, ensuring all data is accurate for the finance team.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Ensure all Health and Safety policies and systems of working are followed, reporting any breaches to the Theatre Manager including reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses using the theatre's reporting system.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • Experience of working in a supervisory or management role.

  • Confident, enthusiastic, professional and self-motivated.

  • Ability to work under pressure and stay calm as well as prioritise tasks and use initiative.

  • Clear and effective communication skills with an ability to engage with individuals and groups.

  • The ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and late evenings on a consistent reliable basis.

  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Excellent timekeeping skills.

  • H&S qualification.

  • Over 18 years old.

DESIRABLE:

  • Valid First Aid qualification.

  • Previous experience of a similar role and interest in theatre and the arts.

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How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter to [email protected]

Applications will close at 10am on Friday 8th August 2025.

Interviews will be held between 13th – 15th August 2025.

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