Bars Manager

About the Role

Join us at Fantasy Island Resort, Lincolnshire's leading family theme park. Our resort operates a wide range of bars and licensed venues across the site, supporting live entertainment, events, and seasonal trading in a busy, dynamic environment.

As Bar Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple bar locations. This role is key to delivering excellent customer service, maintaining compliance, managing stock and leading teams to create a vibrant, safe and well-run bar operation across the resort.

Principal Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of multiple bar venues, ensuring smooth service and high standards at all times.
• Recruit, train and manage bar teams, including rota planning, supervision and performance management.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage inventory to control costs and reduce waste.
• Ensure full compliance with licensing laws, health and safety requirements, and food and hygiene standards.
• Develop and support promotions, events and seasonal menus to drive sales and enhance guest experience.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate records, including cash handling, stock control and sales reporting.
• Support senior management with operational planning and continuous improvement across bar operations.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• An experienced and confident hospitality manager with strong leadership skills.
• Well organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple venues.
• Calm under pressure and able to lead teams in a fast paced environment.
• Professional, approachable and committed to high service standards.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience as a Bar Manager or in a similar hospitality management role, ideally with 2 to 3 years' experience.
• Strong knowledge of bar operations, drink service, and mixology trends.
• Understanding of licensing laws and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills.

Benefits

• Life Assurance cover, including:
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and advanced nurse practitioners.
• Children's mental health support.
• Second medical opinion on diagnosis and treatment.
• Support with long term health conditions.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Financial and legal information support.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Staff discounts and onsite benefits.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• FREE onsite parking.

Work Schedule

Evening, weekend and holiday working will be required.

Shifts will vary depending on operational and seasonal needs.

Why Join Fantasy Island?

At Fantasy Island Resort, you're not just joining a team, you're taking a leading role in shaping the guest experience across our bars and entertainment venues. If you thrive in hospitality leadership and enjoy building strong teams in a lively environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.