Bar Manager
Manchester
Junction is a brand new bar, restaurant, cafe and social workspace situated in the heart of Manchester. Built under the iconic arch of Manchester Central, one of the UKs largest and most versatile event venues, Junction will welcome workers, tourists and families alike as a place to eat, drink, meet or relax.
A place to game-plan the day with great coffee in the morning, catch up on emails at lunch, make connections with new contacts, and meet friends over cocktails and locally sourced small-plates in the evening. A place for everyone, all day, every day.
Junction is managed by Manchester Central.
Your Role
Competitive salary up to £35,000pa + Tronc / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays / contributory pension scheme / discounted car parking
Reporting directly to the Restaurant and Bar General Manager, this role is working on a full time, permanent basis.
Your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Creating drinks menus with bespoke cocktails that reflect the venues core values and display innovative ideas
Develop and deliver engaging training sessions to; inspire a team, ensure the best customer experience and demonstrate excellent product knowledge
Supporting the financial success of the wet side of the business; adhering to set GPs, labour targets whilst promoting sales and financial gains.
The ideal candidate will have:
A passion for both food and drinks with sustainability at its heart
Previous experience of managing a large, fast paced bar team within a venue with a food offering
Previously developed cocktail and bar menus that demonstrate creativity and originality
Exceptional product knowledge with a keen eye for detail and unfaltering standards
You must be:
Confident in motivating a team, providing strong leadership whilst being approachable and supportive
An excellent communicator to drive a team to continually develop new skills
Committed to continually improving internal procedures providing an efficient and supportive work environment for all.
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