Event operations manager bars Work, Jobs in Waltham, Ess (with Salaries)

Event Operations Manager (Bars)
Field Vision Bars —London
- £220 a day
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Management
- English
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1d
Event Operations Manager - Bars
Columbia Events —London
- £37,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- In-person
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12d
Group & Events Planner
The Standard Hotel —London
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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8d
Global Creative Project Manager
Dorchester Collection —London
- Monday to Friday
- Hospitality
- Management
- Hotel
- Work from home
- Referral programme
General Manager
CH&CO —London
- £65,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Leadership
Groups & Events Manager Fixed term 1 Year
Virgin Hotels —London
- Full-time
- English
- Hotel
- Conflict management
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11d
Event manager
AccorHotel —London
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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22h
Event Manager
Broadwick —London
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
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23h
Hotel Operations Manager
De Vere Latimer Estate —Chesham
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Food and Beverage Manager Events
Chop & Chip Co —London
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Supervising experience
- Sick pay
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CLUB/GENERAL MANAGER
Powerleague —London
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Customer service
- Budgeting
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Director of Sales, Eastern Europe, CIS, Russia and Asia
RAFFLES —London
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
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Assistant Director of Event Sales
RAFFLES —London
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
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Night Duty Manager
Park Hyatt London River Thames —London
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Resort
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Marketing Manager
Culinary Collective —London
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Social media management
- Employee assistance programme
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Event Sales Manager
Park Hyatt London River Thames —London
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Hotel experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Events Manager
The Dorchester —London
- English
- Hotel
- Guest services
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Events Executive
RAFFLES —London
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
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Operations Manager
TATE Museum —London
- From £48,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Restaurant management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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9d
Assistant Bar Manager
The Roof Gardens —London
- Up to £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Event Operations Manager (Bars)

Field Vision Bars -
London

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Job details

Freelance
£220 a day
1 day ago

Qualifications

Technical troubleshooting
Driving Licence
Management
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Internal department liaison
English
Personal Licence
Bar management
Organisational skills
Events management
First-line management experience in bars and pubs

Full job description

Event Operations Manager (Bars) - FREELANCE

Day Rate: £220
Location : London, working across multiple venues: Drumsheds (N18), Magazine London (SE10), Leake Street (SE1) and Exhibition (W12)

Start date : 14th September

Working hours: To be agreed on a show-by-show basis. Due to the nature of our industry, hours will be long/irregular based on show needs and include weekends and late nights.

Example shifts:
These are demonstrative and will change each week. All shifts are determined by rota and subject to change per event requirements.
Wednesday 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday 09:00 – 17:00
Friday 16:00 – 03:30
Friday 18:00 – 02:30
Saturday 11:00 - 23:00
Saturday 16:00 – 04:00

Field Vision Bars are a Festival, Venue and Event Bar Operator, delivering the likes of Boomtown, Kendal Calling, and Silverworks Island, as well as iconic London venues including Drumsheds, Magazine and Exhibition. We’re looking for an experienced Event Operations Manager to support the delivery of our London venues and oversee large-scale bar projects; ensuring smooth builds, live show days and de-rigs.

You must be a Personal Licence Holder to be eligible for this position. Candidates without a PL will not be considered.

We are looking for confident individuals that are passionate about working in
the bar and events industry, enjoy working in nightlife and have late night and weekend availability.

You’ll be based at our London sites, with your role covering build, delivery and de-rig; working closely with clients, suppliers and local authorities to ensure seamless events. On site, you’ll oversee and be part of bar builds, uphold licensing and service standards, and manage teams of up to 250 managers, bartenders and crew.

Post-event, you’ll manage de-rigs, venue reset, paperwork, stock support and deep cleans.

You take pride in high-quality delivery, excel under pressure, and bring a confident, calm and collaborative approach.

Main Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Proactively identifying and resolving on-site issues as they arise, addressing both operational and infrastructure-related challenges
Taking a hands-on role in the construction of bar structures, ensuring bar builds are delivered to a consistently high standard.
Overseeing bar operations on-site alongside the Project Manager, including infrastructure and staff welfare
Maintaining consistent and professional communication with stakeholders to ensure a smooth delivery and sign-off

Pre-Event / Planning

Liaising with clients and suppliers to shape operational delivery
Supporting stock planning, counts, and movements
Coordinating with staffing, ops, and stock teams to ensure readiness

Build & Setup

Building our bars, maintaining tech, equipment and cleanliness.
Coordinating vehicles, plant, and tools (and keeping track of them!)
Ensuring safe use of all equipment and adherence to H&S policies
Supporting any admin requirements such as crew hours, sign-ins, and reporting
Supporting stock deliveries and movements where needed

Live Event Delivery

Acting as a key point of contact for bar managers and site teams
Running daily briefings and coordinating across departments
Troubleshooting all tech, equipment, lines etc
Ensuring licensing laws and operational standards are upheld
Keeping sites safe, secure, and running smoothly throughout

De-Rig & Post-Event

Leading de-rig operations and pack-down
Managing timelines and adapting to changes
Deep cleans, line cleans and equipment checks

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience delivering bar operations at festivals, large venues, or events
Confident leading large teams (including managers and high-volume staff)
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
Great communicator—clear, professional, and approachable
Willing to travel and stay on-site when required

Essential:

Personal Licence Holder
You must hold valid public liability and professional indemnity insurance
Excellent spoken and written English
Strong working knowledge of excel-based systems and EPOS systems (e.g. Square / Lightspeed / Weeze)
Experience managing high-volume bar operations

Desirable:

Telehandler / forklift licence
Full, clean driving licence

Pay: £220.00 per day

Application question(s):

Are you able to consistently and comfortably commute home at 2/3/4am from the venues listed? Please flag any that would be difficult for you.
Do you have valid public liability and professional indemnity insurance?
How many year’s experience do you have running volume bar operations at nightclubs festivals, or large venues (e.g. stadiums)?
Do you have consistent Friday & Saturday availability?

Licence/Certification:

Personal Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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