Multi Venue Bar Manager

Multi-Venue Bar Manager 

Skegness

£40,000 + 15% bonus 

This isn’t just a bar management role — it’s your chance to take the reins of three of our most iconic, high‑energy venues and bring them to life every single day. 

You’ll set the tone, drive the atmosphere, and make sure every drink poured, every interaction delivered, and every shift run feels exceptional.

You will:  

Deliver a brilliantly executed bar experience through fast, safe, friendly service and consistent product quality.  

Champion commercial success by maximising stock yield, managing cellar and product controls, and driving sales through product mix, upselling, and activation.  

Use insight (P&L, SPH, stock results, yield reports, NPS, team data, guest volumes) to make informed decisions that elevate performance.  

Be highly visible on the floor, leading standards, coaching in real time, and interacting with guests to create memorable moments.  

KPIs

Guest NPS (overall, speed of service, quality of serve)  

eNPS & team engagement  

Stock yield %, stock loss, line variances, waste & compliance  

Revenue growth, SPH, Bserve volumes & category sales mix  

P&L delivery vs. budget  

Payroll management & labour productivity  

RPRPRT – Right People, Right Place, Right Time  

Audit & compliance results (H&S, Licensing, Food Safety, Cellar Management, Cash & Stock Controls)  

Team retention & development progress  

General Duties & Key Accountabilities

Guest Experience & Service Leadership (WET Focused) 

Own the full guest experience within the bar, ensuring speed, quality and friendliness of service during all trade patterns.  

Actively manage guest flow to reduce queue times and maintain a lively, well organised bar environment.  

Ensure consistency of product delivery across all WET categories (draught, spirits, cocktails, hot beverages, premium serves).  

Use NPS trends and guest comments to improve service points, product mix, and bar layout where possible.  

Be highly visible during peak trading to support, coach, and solve issues in real time.  

Commercial, Stock & Business Performance 

Full accountability for stock results, including:  

stock yield performance  

line checks  

waste reduction  

stock rotation & product care  

safe cellar management  

cash variances  

Use stock reports to identify patterns, risks or opportunities and implement action plans to improve yields and reduce loss.  

Contribute ideas to increase WET sales: premiumisation, product placement, seasonal activation, and upsell training.  

Deliver labour plans aligned to forecasted demand, improving productivity without compromising service.  

Complete rotas in SAM 3 weeks ahead and ensure accuracy in payroll closing.  

Drive the profitability of the bar through margins, SPH, ATV, and effective promotions.  

Team Leadership, Culture & Development 

Create clear, measurable objectives for supervisors that drive performance in revenue generation, queue management, profit protection, compliance, Guest experience, and team experience.  

Lead and develop a positive, high performance bar team through coaching, recognition, and hands on guidance.  

Ensure all team members are fully trained in product knowledge, pouring standards, cellar safety and responsible alcohol retailing (Challenge 25, refusals, licensing obligations).  

Conduct meaningful 1:1s, PDPs, performance reviews and use realtime feedback to support development.  

Role-model Butlin’s Values and Leadership Behaviours at all times.  

Build a multiskilled team capable of flexing across the resort to meet guest volume and business need.  

Actively improve team retention through recognition, support, development opportunities and open communication.  

Operational Excellence, Safety & Compliance  

Ensure complete compliance with licensing legislation, including Challenge policies, refusals logs, trading hours and responsible retailing.  

Oversee cellar management to guarantee safety, product quality, proper changeover, gas system handling and hygiene.  

Maintain full audit readiness across:  

bar cleanliness and organisation  

food safety  

H&S and COSHH  

security, cash handling and stock holding  

brand standards  

Lead venue opening/closing routines and complete daily operational checks.  

Escalate risks appropriately and own corrective actions.  

Cross Resort Collaboration & Leadership 

Work closely with Central Commercial & Procurement to align on product range, price changes and yield objectives.  

Build strong relationships with leadership teams and peers across all resorts to share ideas and improve performance.  

Support other venues and departments when operational needs shift    

Key Knowledge/Experience & Qualification Requirements

Demonstrable leadership experience within a WET led bar, pub, Night club or high-volume hospitality environment.  

Strong understanding of cellar management, stock controls, licensing law and responsible alcohol retailing.  

Proven commercial acumen with experience delivering stock yield targets and improving financial performance.  

Experience working with multiskilled teams in fast paced, high-volume operations.  

Strong coaching ability, able to upskill teams in service, product knowledge, and operational excellence.  Skilled in rota planning, forecasting and managing labour to demand.  

Confident communicator who can influence, motivate, and adapt quickly to changing needs.  

Strong problem solver with the ability to stay calm and lead during pressured trading periods.  

Demonstratable experience of leading teams to success, this includes proficiency in: 

Managing performance.  

Coaching team. 

Delivering team training. 

Setting standards and role modelling this behaviour. 

Problem solving  

Providing feedback. 

Communicate business goals and objectives and support team to achieve these targets. 

Able to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.