Salary guide
Bar Manager
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
HospitalityFood Service
- The UK has over 47,000 pubs and bars
Other names this job is known by
- Pub Manager
- Beverage Manager
Key responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of a bar
- Manage staff recruitment, training, and rotas
- Ensure compliance with licensing and health and safety regulations
- Monitor stock and order supplies
Skills and qualifications required
- Experience as a bartender or supervisor
- NVQ/SVQ in hospitality (advantageous)
- Leadership and customer service skills
- Financial management
- Licensing knowledge
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Area Manager
- General Manager
- Business Owner
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study hospitality or business
- Gain experience as a bartender or supervisor
- Progress to management roles with further training
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