Bars Manager

Bars Manager

Wiltshire Creative Closing date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Catering & Hospitality
Contract: Permanent
South West
  • Part time
  • £10k-£15k

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Bars Manager to lead bar operations at both of our busy venues. Salisbury Playhouse and Salisbury Arts Centre both have a large bar which operates during performance times.

Job Description

The Bars Manager is responsible for the staffing, maintenance and profitability of these bars, along with any temporary bars or other commercial drinks outlets used to generate revenue during Salisbury International Festival or ad hoc events.

This position will oversee the teams across both buildings, and will need to work evenings and Saturdays at both venues on occasion to fulfil this.

Working hours are: 20 hours per week, with occasional need to work paid overtime during particularly busy times (such as Christmas and a busy summer festival season). Regular evening and Saturday work will be required.

Job Requirements

  • Experience of managing, training and motivating a team
  • Experience of cellar management
  • Experience of stock management (using software to monitor discrepancies)
  • A passion for the drinks industry
  • Experience working with a range of local and national suppliers, with proven ability to build good working relationships
  • A proven commitment to customer care with a flair for dealing with the public.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Proven commercial acumen and a results driven approach
  • Computer literacy, with particular need for familiarity with Excel
  • Prior knowledge of EPOS and stock management systems
  • A good team player with the ability to solve problems using their own initiative
  • Ability to represent Wiltshire Creative at all levels. Ability to work weekends and evenings
  • Previous bar management experience

Job Responsibilities

For full job responsibilities please see the job pack on our website: https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/jobs/bars-manager-2 - Bars Manager | Wiltshire Creative

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Bars Manager
  • Salary: £10k-£15k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Bars Manager

Job: Bars Manager

Organisation: Wiltshire Creative

Postcode: SP2 7RA

How to Apply

Please visit our website for the job pack and to apply: https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/jobs/bars-manager-2