Bar & Operations Manager – Sports & Events Venue

Salary:                  £42,000+

Location;             West London

I am working with a busy, multi-purpose sports and events venue in West London is seeking an experienced Bar & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across bar, events, and service delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment, managing teams, driving revenue, and ensuring high standards across matchdays, corporate functions, and private events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bar and event operations across a large, multi-use site
• Manage, recruit, and develop bar and events teams
• Plan rotas and optimise staffing levels
• Drive revenue through events, activations, and quieter period initiatives
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and cost management
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health & safety, and food safety standards
• Support event planning, logistics, and delivery
• Work closely with senior management on operational strategy

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership and team management
• Proven hospitality or events operations experience
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Commercial awareness with revenue-driving mindset
• Confident communicator with problem-solving ability
• Solid knowledge of food & beverage operations
• Experience in high-volume, multi-function venues
• Competent with MS Office and POS systems
• Personal licence holder (essential)
• Flexible approach to evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent role (40 hours per week)
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Staff perks including meals on duty, parking, and additional benefits

If this sounds like you!! Contact David Allen on 02077902666 or email david@corecruitment.com