Bars Manager

Company: Live Nation

Venue: O2 Guildhall Southampton

Location: Southampton

Reports to: General Manager

Working Hours: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Role

The Bar Manager is responsible for multiple bars, stock control procedures and management of a large and diverse team of front-of-house employees. The role is to ensure our bars’ operation is executed to the highest standard across a wide variety of live shows and events. The bar manager will work closely with the general manager to drive financial success and achieve annual company targets.

Our team

Our Bar Manager is a senior member of the management team, where our shows and events are as diverse as the individuals within it. With a positive and supportive approach, the successful candidate will inspire a dedicated, creative team, drive our core values of excellence and inclusivity, and deliver the very best experiences in live entertainment.

About you

• Personal licence holder
• Experience in bar management within the hospitality industry or live venues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and EPOS systems
• Competent in cellar management
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and licensing
• Proven track record of bar sales, GP and yield

What we need

• Drive key product ranges and develop promotions
• Maximise sales opportunities (spend-per-head / profit-per-customer)
• Demonstrable leadership and motivation of others
• Enthusiasm for the live events and hospitality industry
• Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills

What you'll be doing

• Recruitment and training of front-of-house employees
• Stock management, ordering and regular stock-takes
• Smooth running of operational responsibilities
• Management of a large team
• Achieving targets as set by the general manager
• Assist in forecasting revenues and cost control
• Financial reporting
• Cash management
• Processing weekly payroll
• Duty management at live events
• Liaison with suppliers, partners and head office
• Bars and cellars maintenance and repair and service management
• Supervision of deliveries
• First-class client and customer service
• Highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene across all bar operations

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16th February 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.

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