Bar Manager – The Lockdown Pub & Kitchen, Runcorn - around 40hrs per week
The Lockdown Pub & Kitchen is looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and genuinely good‑humoured Bar Manager to join our team and help drive the venue forward. We’re a busy, community‑focused pub with a strong local identity, a loyal customer base, and a growing events calendar — so we need someone who can match our energy, bring fresh ideas, and keep the place running smoothly day‑to‑day.
What We’re Looking For
We need a candidate who:
- Has previous experience in the hospitality or bar industry
- Is enthusiastic, ambitious, and brings a good sense of humour to the job
- Can use their own initiative and make confident decisions
- Holds a Personal Licence (preferred but training can be provided)
- Is capable of working independently — including moving stock, equipment, and handling physical tasks
- Can lead a small team, motivate staff, and maintain high standards
Key Responsibilities
As Bar Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Creating and managing the staff rota
- Working to and maintaining a budget
- Ensuring the building is kept clean and presentable, inside and out
- Making sure staff are efficient, professional, and customer‑focused
- Overseeing marketing and social media content for the venue
- Turning around the function room outside of bar working hours
- Working five shifts per week on the bar, averaging 30+ hours across the bar and function room
- Introducing new initiatives, promotions, and ideas to keep the venue fresh and engaging
Who You’ll Be
You’ll be the face of the bar — someone who can chat with customers, keep the team upbeat, and bring a bit of personality to the place. Working alongside the owners you’ll have the freedom to shape the bar’s atmosphere, introduce new ideas, and help The Lockdown Pub & Kitchen continue to grow as one of Runcorn’s favourite hidden gems.
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
