Bar Supervisor
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1046678/159065
- Location: Newcastle
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £29,311pa+ excellent benefits
- Closing date: 15 July 2026
About the role
Bar Supervisor
- Shearer's Bar Newcastle, St James' Park , Newcastle United Football Club NE1 4ST
- £29,311pa + excellent benefits
- 40hrs pw 5/7 mainly evenings and weekends
- free parking, free meals on duty
Job Introduction
At Sodexo Live!, we're passionate about creating unforgettable moments. From electric matchday atmospheres to world-class events, we deliver exceptional hospitality experiences at some of the UK's most prestigious venues.
We're now looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Bar Supervisor to join the team at Shearer's Bar, one of Newcastle's most popular hospitality destinations within the iconic St. James' Park.
As Bar Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the bar, ensuring guests receive exceptional service every time they visit. We're seeking a confident and energetic hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the front.
You'll be someone who loves hospitality, enjoys building great teams and takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences. You'll bring energy, positivity and a hands-on approach to every shift, helping us deliver service that's as passionate as the Newcastle supporters we welcome through our doors.
If you're a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves delivering outstanding customer service, and enjoys motivating a team to perform at their best, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Lead and inspire a team of bar staff and glass collectors
- Support the management team in delivering outstanding customer experiences
- Ensure the smooth running of busy matchdays, events and peak trading periods
- Drive sales through effective upselling and product knowledge
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and compliance
- Support staff training, development and onboarding
- Manage stock control, deliveries and stock takes
- Complete cash handling and till reconciliation procedures accurately
- Champion health & safety, licensing and food safety standards
- Lead by example to create a positive, engaging and high-performing team culture
For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description
What You Bring
- Previous supervisory experience within a bar, hospitality, leisure or licensed venue environment
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer service
- Strong leadership and team motivation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Experience working in a busy, customer-facing environment
- Good understanding of licensing regulations and health & safety requirements
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event days
Desirable
- Experience working within stadiums, arenas or other high-volume venues
- Personal Licence Holder
- Experience using POS systems
- Knowledge of stock control and ordering processes
- Event or large-scale hospitality experience
What we offer
Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
About Sodexo Live!
At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Newcastle, United Kingdom, NE1 4ST
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