About Want Studios
WANT STUDIOS, the Manchester creative hospitality team behind concepts such as Ramona, Firehouse, CUPRA City Garage and Albert's Schloss are taking 25 years of making raves, restaurants and creative experiences to open their most exciting concept to date.
The Opportunity
The bar is the room. That's how we think about it — and we need someone who thinks the same way. Want Studios is opening a Latin American-inspired bar and restaurant in Manchester in August 2026. Tequila-led. High volume. A cocktail programme with real identity. This is an opportunity to build a bar from scratch — your team, your drinks, your standards. Inspired by the real campfire cooking of Latin America and the world's best festival sound systems. If that excites you, we want to talk.
What We're Looking For
- Experienced Bar Manager who knows what a great bar looks and feels like
- Strong cocktail and spirits knowledge — tequila expertise a huge bonus
- A hard worker who leads by example and never drops their standards
- Culture builder who creates a bar team people want to be part of
- Passionate about creating great experiences for every single guest
- Commercially sharp — GP, waste, stock, and cost control are second nature
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the bar team from pre-opening through launch and beyond
- Develop and own the cocktail list, spirits selection, and bar menu
- Manage bar GP, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
- Recruit, train, and continuously develop the bar team
- Ensure full compliance with licensing law and hygiene standards
- Work with the GM on labour costs, bar performance, and revenue targets
Skills
- Deep cocktail and spirits knowledge — tequila, mezcal, rum, pisco
- Team leadership and bar management in a high-volume setting
- Commercial awareness — GP, waste, and cost management
- Licensing knowledge and compliance confidence
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 48 hours per week
Pay: Pay: £32,500
Additional Pay: Tips
Schedule: Tuesday available for prep days. Wednesday to Sunday for full service including evenings and late nights.
Benefits
- Staff food and drinks on shift
- Employee discount
- Tips
- Company events
- Real progression in a fast-growing independent group
- Be part of a new opening from day one
Experience
- Bar Manager or senior bartender: 2+ years (required)
- Cocktail and spirits experience: 2+ years (required)
- Team management: 1+ year (required)
- Personal licence (preferred)
Pay: £32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
