Bar Manager

Bar Manager The Queens Head Soho

Pay: From 17.50 per hour (36400/year based on 40hours) Weekly Pay

Location: Soho London (Two floors 120 capacity100% wet-led)

Forget corporate. Come run a proper Soho local.

Pouring pints since 1738 The Queens Head is one of the lasttrue independents standing in Soho. We dont do corporate handbooks endlessapproval loops or complicated kitchen operations. Think exceptionalindependent beer live music Sundays a loyal local crowd and a proper pubatmosphere.

Were looking for an experienced Bar Manager who wants areal stake in running a proper hands-on independent pub. You wont be chainedto a desk but this isnt just a floor role either; we want someone ready tosink their teeth into the business drive sales and grow with us.

What youll be doing

• Own the floor: Lead high-energy shifts across our two floors keeping an eye on flow capacity and vibe without ever losing your cool.
• Beer & cellar: You know your draught spirits and wine and take complete pride in our cellar. Youll handle line cleaning cask conditioning and stock control so every single pint served is world-class.
• Lead & develop: Manage motivate and mentor a small brilliant team. No more than eight people on shift.
• Drive the business beyond the bar: For the right person this role expands quickly. Youll have the space to input on rotas manage ordering and help drive sales and local community engagement.

The perks

• Solid pay & stability: From 17.50/h 38-40 hours guaranteed a fair rota paid overtime and weekly pay.
• The bar tab: A weekly drinks tab where you earn 1 for every hour you work.
• The fun stuff: Regular brewery tours supplier tastings staff days out and proper summer/Christmas parties.
• Discounts: 20% off for you your friends and family.
• Time off: 28 days holiday a year.
• Autonomy & progression: Work with an independent head office that listens to your ideas values your commercial input and wants to see you develop as the business grows.

Who were looking for

• Youve run shifts and managed teams before in a busy pub or bar environment.
• You know your way around a cellar a draught line and a proper pint.
• Youre a natural host who loves talking to people but youve got the backbone to handle security door staff and challenging customers calmly.
• You dont hide in the back office when its quiet but use downtime to keep standards razor-sharp.
• Youre reliable computer literate and comfortable with the hands-on practical side of keeping a busy pub running.

Bonus points if youre ready to step up:
We love candidates who want more than just a frontline shift. If you haveexperience with social media music and events rota-building cost controldriving sales or staying ahead of industry trends tell us about it. We wantsomeone who gets genuinely excited about making a small independent pub evenbetter.

Ready for a change of scene Hit apply and lets have achat!