Bar Supervisor

Bar Supervisor

Shearer's Bar, Newcastle, St James' Park, Newcastle United Football Club

Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4ST

Salary: £29,311 per annum + excellent benefits

Hours: 40hrs per week, 5/7 mainly evenings and weekends. Free parking, free meals on duty.

About Sodexo Live!

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

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support


• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems


• Free health and wellbeing app with rewards and 24hr virtual GP


• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme offering great deals 24/7


• Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform


• Sodexo Retirement Plan


• Death-in-Service benefit


• Opportunities for growth and development


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Volunteering Opportunities


• Flexible and dynamic work environment

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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Bar SupervisorShearer's Bar Newcastle, St James' Park , Newcastle United Football Club NE1 4ST£29,311pa + excellent benefits40hrs pw 5/7 mainly evenings and weekendsfree parking, free meals on dutyJob IntroductionAt 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 collectorsSupport the management team in delivering outstanding customer experiencesEnsure the smooth running of busy matchdays, events and peak trading periodsDrive sales through effective upselling and product knowledgeMaintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and complianceSupport staff training, development and onboardingManage stock control, deliveries and stock takesComplete cash handling and till reconciliation procedures accuratelyChampion health & safety, licensing and food safety standardsLead by example to create a
positive, engaging and high-performing team cultureFor a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job descriptionWhat You Bring:Previous supervisory experience within a bar, hospitality, leisure or licensed venue environmentPassion for delivering exceptional customer serviceStrong leadership and team motivation skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesExperience working in a busy, customer-facing environmentGood understanding of licensing regulations and health & safety requirementsAbility to remain calm and organised under pressureFlexibility to work evenings, weekends and event daysDesirableExperience working within stadiums, arenas or other high-volume venuesPersonal Licence HolderExperience using POS systemsKnowledge of stock control and ordering processesEvent or large-scale hospitality experienceWhat 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 PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities 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.