Bars Manager
Close of applications: 09:00, 1 August 2019
About | Role Profile | Pay & Terms |Bars Manager
£27,025 to £29,515, with potential progression to £35,211
Permanent role - Full time - 35 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to lead our bars team, providing an exciting mix of services across the Union’s licenced spaces. As Bars Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality service to our student members whilst managing a variety of bars on both the main campus and our sites.
As our Bars Manager within the Students’ Union, you’ll work in our unique setting, with our student customers at the heart of what we do. You’ll understand the needs of the customer base through research and analysis of use and trends. You will develop the offer in order to maximise revenue within our licenced spaces.
You will have experience in a managerial role in the licensed trade and the ability to thrive and to motivate others to deliver high quality work in a busy, fast-moving environment. You will enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to providing a fantastic experience to the students of the University of Southampton and will have a passion for good customer service.
The Company
The University of Southampton Students’ Union (SUSU) exists to unlock the potential and enrich the life of every one of our 23,000 student members. We are a registered charity with a £7M turnover and provide a comprehensive platform of offers, support, representation, services and spaces for our members to enhance the overall University experience across a number of campuses. We are an Investors in People Silver accredited organisation who have approximately 85 core staff, and around 300 casual staff employed throughout the year.
What we will offer
The University of Southampton Students’ Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every student during their time at the University. As a not for profit organisation the Students’ Union provides a comprehensive platform of opportunities, support, representation and places for our members to enhance their overall University experience.
Benefits of Working at SUSU
On top of developing you to become a Bars Manager, we recognise our people are our greatest assets and offer a number of benefits over and above your monthly pay.
- Annual leave of 44 days, including a week at Christmas and Easter (including public holidays)
- Generous contributory pension scheme (10% employer contribution and 6% employee)
- Attractive contractual family leave options after 6-months service for new parents
- Staff social activities
- Staff discounts on entertainment (including 40% off cinema), eating out, retail and travel
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Office 365 applications on your device
- Comprehensive induction and strong learning and development offer
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- A beautiful campus, with on-site commercial outlets
Apply now
You can apply easily using your CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now' at the top of this page. Informal enquiries can be made to Scott McCarthy, Chief Executive by phone on 023 8059 5198.
Closing Date and Time: Monday 5th August at 9am, however if sufficient applications are received before this date we may close applications early. Therefore, we would encourage and advise early application if this role is of interest to you. Interviews week commencing 12th August 2019. Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.
SUSU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.
