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Overview Reference SARBB Salary £34,000 - £40,000/annum + performance bonus, etc Job Location - United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Berkshire -- Reading Job Type Permanent Posted 17 April 2025Bar Manager - Entertainment Venue - Reading City Centre - Up to £37,000 Basic + Performance Bonus + Phone AllowanceAre you a creative Bar Manager with a proven track record of making a real impact in a venue? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where you can get involved in events, marketing, and menu development?A vibrant and rapidly growing entertainment chain - part of one of the biggest and best-known gaming companies in the world - has recently opened a new venue in Reading city centre.This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, hands-on manager to get involved in shaping the venue's success. You'll play a key role not just in day-to-day bar and kitchen operations, but also in events planning, local marketing, and developing exciting new menus and cocktails that keep customers coming back.If you have experience in entertainment venues such as cinemas, arcades, go-karting, karaoke, ice skating, bowling, casinos, or other hospitality-based settings - we'd love to hear from you!Top Reasons to Work Here:Up to £37,000 basic with a performance-based bonus schemeTraining, progression, and development opportunities in a growing brandPhone allowanceTwo weekends off per monthFun, friendly, and sociable team environmentResponsibilities:Managing all aspects of the bar and kitchenStaff management including hiring, training, rota planning, and handling complaintsMenu development - creating cocktails and updating offerings based on trendsEvent planning and marketing on social media, including promotions and community engagementInventory management including stock control, supplier relationships, and waste reductionFinancial management - budgeting, cost control, profit maximisation, and drink pricingWho/What We're Looking For:Previous experience in a hospitality or entertainment environment at management levelExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to lead and motivate a diverse team