Bar & Events Manager
Overview
Responsible to: Head of Commercial Operations
Responsible for: Bar Supervisors, Bar staff, events staff
Key Relationships: Front of House Manager
Salary: £33,000-£35,000
Purpose of the role
The Café Bar & Events Manager oversees the management and growth of our events and hospitality business. With consideration for welcome and engagement, you will work with the Welcome Team to deliver exceptional service for the theatre’s customers, working closely with the Front of House Manager on training and management of the staff team.
You will also work closely with the Executive Director, Finance Director and Head of Commercial Operations to develop the food and beverage offer with the aim of maximising profits and ensure robust stock management.
A key focus of the role will be the proactive development of the hires and events business, identifying new opportunities, offers and clients. You will meet with clients, liaise with staff teams across the organisation to organise space use and costings, and coordinate the delivery of events to the highest standards.
Following a six-year closure for a major redevelopment of the building, we intend to reopen the Citizens Theatre to the public in August 2025. The transformed building and facilities will present new opportunities for artistic, participation and commercial activities, including a new bar/café. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team ahead of the reopening, and establish the systems, processes, policies, recruitment and training necessary to ensure an exceptional welcome to our visitors when we reopen our doors in the summer.
Applying for the role
Job description
This description includes the detailed responsibilities, person specification and terms and conditions of the role.
Recruitment pack
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How to Apply
To apply, please send us a copy of your CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages and complete the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Please send your CV and cover letter by email to: recruitment@citz.co.uk.
- Deadline for applications: Thursday 20 February 2025, 12pm
- First interview: Friday 28 February 2025
- Second interview: Friday 07 March 2025
Interviews may be subject to change. We anticipate in person interviews if possible. Otherwise we would use zoom.
More information can be found in the full job description.
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