Location: The Townhouse, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.
Reports To: Owner/General Manager
Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on, energetic Bar Manager to lead a busy, wet-led venue focused on live music, major sports events, and a strong cocktail offering.
This role suits someone who thrives in a high-energy environment, understands atmosphere, and knows how to build a loyal crowd while maintaining tight control of operations.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the daily running of the bar, ensuring fast, efficient, and friendly service
Lead from the front during busy nights, live music events, and major sports fixtures
Recruit, train, and manage a strong bar team, setting clear standards and expectations
Create staff rotas aligned with peak trading times (weekends, matches, events)
Maintain and develop a high-quality cocktail offering, including staff training and consistency
Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships, with a strong focus on margin
Plan and execute live music schedules, entertainment, and sports event promotions
Drive sales through atmosphere, upselling, and event planning
Ensure full compliance with licensing laws and health & safety regulations
Handle customer feedback and resolve issues quickly and professionally
Manage cash handling, tills, and end-of-night reporting
Requirements
Proven experience as a Bar Manager or strong Assistant Manager in a high-volume bar
Experience in wet-led venues with live entertainment and/or sports trade
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
Solid cocktail knowledge and experience maintaining consistency at speed
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Confident managing busy late-night trade
Good understanding of stock control, GP, and cost management
Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and late nights
Experience running live music or entertainment programmes
Knowledge of sports scheduling and event-driven trade
Personal licence (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
Performance-based incentives
Opportunity to put your stamp on a well-known, busy venue
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