Bar Manager

Job description

Job Title: Bar Manager

Location: Cork City

Role Type: Full-time | Permanent | On-site

Reports To: General Manager / Club Committee

About the Role

Our client, a well-established sports and social club in Cork, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Bar Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a busy members’ bar and function space.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys a community-focused environment, values high standards of service, and is comfortable managing both people and operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining excellent customer experience while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and commercial performance.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to €40,000
• Stable, long-term role within a respected local organisation
• Supportive management and committee structure
• Opportunity to put your own stamp on bar operations and service standards
• Work-life balance compared to late-night city-centre venues
• A positive, community-driven working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the bar, ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Lead, train, and motivate bar staff to deliver consistently high standards
• Manage stock control, ordering, wastage, and supplier relationships
• Ensure full compliance with licensing laws, health & safety, and food safety standards
• Handle cash management, tills, and basic financial reporting
• Coordinate bar operations for match days, events, and private functions
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and customer care
• Work closely with club management to improve service, sales, and member experience

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager, or Senior Supervisor
• Strong knowledge of bar operations, stock control, and licensing requirements
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Organised, reliable, and comfortable working in a hands-on role
• Experience in a sports club, social club, hotel bar, or busy pub is highly advantageous
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, particularly around events and fixtures