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Events and Bar Manager

Job Introduction

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday (1100 - 1930)
  • £30,000 - £32,500 per annum
  • Free parking
  • Gym on site
  • 10% off Cost cutter shop

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Bar & Event Manager at Worthy Down Barracks, Winchester. To lead and oversee daily operations across a busy joint mess environment. Based on multiple designated and affiliated sites, this role is crucial in ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality bar and guest services, maintaining service excellence, and driving performance.

You’ll play a key role in planning and managing functions, leading a team of front-line staff, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and contractual obligations. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for service delivery and people management, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, manage, and coordinate all bar and function operations across sites.
  • Ensure consistent delivery of guest services and operational standards as outlined in the Site Information Pack (SIP) and operational manuals.
  • Plan, organise, and direct daily service activity across the joint mess and associated outstations.
  • Manage and support staff teams to fulfil bar and function duties effectively.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of cash handling, stock management, and supply ordering.
  • Monitor and report performance of third-party service suppliers (e.g. waste, laundry).
  • Drive a strong health and safety culture, including conducting safety walks and team briefings.
  • Oversee training, development, and performance management of staff.
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality in managing operational and personnel information.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Proven experience in a management role within the soft FM or hospitality industry.
  • Strong people management skills, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Sound knowledge of health & safety and food safety standards.
  • High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  • Problem-solving mindset and ability to implement solutions effectively.

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with military customs and operations.
  • Experience with Kronos and UDC Payroll systems.
  • IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S qualification.
  • CIEH Level 3 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.
What we offer:

Working with Sodexo 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 offer:

  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
  • 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
  • Discounts for you & family
  • Financial tools & retirement plan
  • Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
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Salary £30,000 - £32,500 per annum
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/1117004/146249
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 20 August, 2025
Job Category Catering Management
Business Unit UK Government - Frontline
Location Winchester, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 06 August, 2025
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