Assistant Bars Manager

Venue: O2 Academy Edinburgh

Company: Academy Music Group

Location: Edinburgh

Reports to: Bar Manager

Working hours: Full-time

Role

The Assistant Bar Manager is responsible for O2 Academy Edinburgh’s 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 expected to the highest standard across a wide variety of live shows and events. The Assistant Bar Manager will work closely with the Bar Manager to drive financial success and achieve annual company targets.

The Assistant Bar Manager takes a leading responsibility for the event management and co-ordination of all non-music events. Alongside the Bar Manager, they ensure the smooth handling and delivery of all events from sales team handover to hand-back. Event management and delivery of successful events, both music, and non-music, is key responsibility of the Bar Management team, led by the Bar Manager and Assistant Bar Manager.

Our team

The Assistant Bar Manager is an integral leading member of our team, continually enhancing our distinguished reputation and managing the delivery of shows and events as diverse as the individuals within the team. 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, corporate bookings and private and special occasions.

About you

• Personal license 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
• Support the Bar Manager to lead, manage, and motivate the team that looks after the venue and smooth delivery of all event bookings.
• 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 standard 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 home life. As a growing business, we’ll 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.

Our company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.