Bar Manager - Bolton

Bar Manager – Sporting & Events Venue, Bolton

Pay: £17.00 per hour + holiday pay.

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester.

Start Date: Friday 23rd October 2026.

Shift Times: 5:00pm – 11:00pm (subject to change).

Job Type: Casual / Flexible / Ongoing Event Work.

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting experienced Bar Managers to oversee bar operations at a busy sporting and events venue in Bolton.

Our first event takes place on Friday 23rd October 2026, with further opportunities available at future sporting fixtures and events.

We are looking for confident, organised and experienced individuals who can lead a team, maintain high service standards and ensure the smooth running of bar operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily bar operations during sporting fixtures and events.
• Leading, supervising and supporting bar staff throughout service.
• Ensuring efficient service delivery and excellent customer experience.
• Managing stock levels, replenishment and general bar organisation.
• Overseeing till operations and cash-handling procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with licensing regulations, Challenge 25 and responsible alcohol service.
• Resolving customer queries and operational issues professionally.
• Liaising with the wider event management team.

Requirements:

• Previous bar management or supervisory experience is essential.
• A valid Personal Licence (PLH) is essential.
• Strong previous bar experience, ideally within a stadium, events or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence working under pressure in a busy environment.
• Reliable, professional and proactive approach.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and future events.

What We Offer:

• £17.00 per hour plus holiday pay.
• Flexible, event-based working opportunities.
• Ongoing management shifts at future sporting fixtures and events in Bolton.
• Opportunities to develop experience within large-scale event hospitality.
• The opportunity to join an established event staffing team.

Apply Now:

We are looking to build a reliable team of experienced Bar Managers to support both our upcoming event on 23rd October and future opportunities in Bolton.

If you have previous bar management experience, hold a valid Personal Licence and are interested in flexible event work, we would welcome your application.

About Freemans Event Partners:

Our Bars team specialises in complete bar services tailored to any event with a focus on driving revenue and volume whilst still upholding the highest standards. Presenting the ‘Perfect Serve’ experience with our partner brands such as Heineken UK, Moët & Chandon, Bacardi, ABinBev and Diageo. We pour over 150 types of spirits, cocktail combinations, champagne, lager and cider, and 6.2 million pints of beer every year so your customers never leave thirsty. We provide high-quality bars services for events, including festival bars, concerts, stadiums and sporting venues. We have long-standing partnerships with some of the biggest names in the event industry, including Boomtown Fair, Victorious and We Are FSTVL, as well as concert and sporting venues, including London Stadium and Twickenham Stadium.