Bar Manager (fixed-term)

Soak up the sweet taste of victory or drown your defeat with a relaxing drink or snack. The Leisure Bowl is a busy vibrant bar serving cocktails, soft drinks, premium spirits, beers and bar snacks throughout the day alongside ten pin bowling and discos in the evening.

BAR MANAGER (fixed-term) | Circa £45,900 per annum plus 12% bonus scheme

This job is all about performance and reputation, and the stage is yours to firmly focus on guest satisfaction whilst keeping a watchful eye on the restaurant budget and tackling daily operational challenges head on. Make it work and Leisure Bowl will deliver those amazing memories we promise our guests, in style.

We believe that great service is infectious which is why your engaging and inspiring leadership style is extremely important to us. We’ll also expect a commitment to developing your team, ensuring they feel confident and always fully prepared to be as helpful as possible to colleagues and guests, achieving their own work and life goals in the process. And although people will be at the top of your agenda, you should be confident with numbers and have great analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will support with facilitating and developing a culture that promotes and encourages the general wellbeing, motivation, and morale of your team, whilst ensuring effective performance management strategies are in place and your team are actively contributing towards this.

HOURS OF WORK

This is a fixed-term contract until May 2026.

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will fall between 8am and 11.30pm, and include working 3 out of 4 weekends. 

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential requirements:

• Proven track record in leading a team, including strong influencing skills
• Strong financial awareness – with responsibility for financial delivery and business planning
• A good level of computer literacy and analytical skills
• Previous experience in a large organisation with full management responsibility
• Experience in training and developing a team
• Have a motivational approach towards colleagues and work
• Empathetic and supportive approach to leading a team
• Able to coach individuals to be accountable for their own performance

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Management Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 13th May 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: 19th May 2025

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

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