The Architectural Association

Bar Manager

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Role Overview

£31,000 to £35,000
London – Bedford Square
Catering (Estates & Facilities)
Executive Head Chef
As soon as possible
Permanent
Full-time; 35 hours Monday to Friday; 10am-6pm, or TBA

To oversee bar’s daily operations and the school’s special events across all premises.
Managing the bar team of two Catering Assistants
Handling customers inquiries and complaints
Ensuring the right levels of stock
Creating promotional campaigns to drive business to the bar
Enforcing safety and security protocols.

Main Responsibilities

•  Oversee the daily operations of the bar, including opening and closing the bar, tidying

and cleaning, ensuring the furniture stays in place.

•  Manage school events and private functions across all premises
•  With the help of the Executive Head Chef, manage stock orders
•  Order inventory
•  Manage permanent bar staff and casual staff when necessary
•  Serve at the bar
•  Help in the school dining room when required
•  Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers
•  Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure the bar runs smoothly and

efficiently

•  Ensure food safety and health and safety procedures are always observed
•  Create promotional campaigns to drive business to the bar
•  Daily reconcile the cash/credit card payments

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required
to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the
post.

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All staff must:

•  Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g. Finance, HR, Health &

Safety)

•  Adhere to the requirements set out in the AA Code of Behavioral Expectations and

other institutional policies.

Person Specification

•  Previous experience in the industry is preferred
•  Must be willing to work on rota basis from Monday to Saturday (five days per week)
•  Must be able to lift and move heavy objects
•  Must be able to stand for long periods
•  Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
•  A high school diploma or equivalent is required
•  Must be a Personal License Holder, or willing to obtain it
•  Must be willing to undertake any professional development training

Creative thinking and problem-solving are essential skills for AA employees. Ideal candidates
will be high-energy individuals and team players.

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