Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £27-32k depending on experience
Rare Bar Manager role offering excellent work/life balance

If you’re an experienced Bar Manager looking for a role that offers real work/life balance in a truly beautiful setting, this is one to seriously consider. Based at a stunning countryside wedding venue near Daventry, you’ll be part of a small, friendly team delivering unforgettable days for couples in a calm, well-organised environment. With a carefully managed events schedule and a supportive workplace culture, this is a rare chance to do the job you love—without sacrificing every evening, every weekend, or your peace of mind. The role is full-time and permanent, leading the bar operation for a maximum of three weddings per week. You’ll take ownership of stock, pricing, bar setup, cleanliness and compliance, while heading up a team of regular casual bar staff. You’ll also work closely with the venue’s planning team to ensure couples receive the drinks packages they’ve carefully chosen in the lead-up to their big day. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking pride in their work, thrives on responsibility, and wants a stable, well-balanced role in a welcoming and picturesque environment. Responsibilities

Lead the bar operation during weddings and private events
Manage and train a team of casual bar and breakfast staff
Allocate shifts using an app and ensure coverage for events
Oversee bar maintenance, cleaning, line management, and stock replenishment
Deliver drinks packages in collaboration with the venue’s planning team
Ensure all bar operations meet compliance and licensing standards
Implement and manage health & safety and fire procedures for bar staff
Serve as the main point of contact for the bar on event days
Responsibility for breakfast service the morning after weddings

Skills Required

Proven experience managing a bar, ideally within events or hospitality
Strong leadership skills and a calm, confident presence during busy periods
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Comfortable with stock control, pricing, and general bar maintenance
Friendly, professional communication skills
Familiarity with scheduling tools (or happy to learn)
Full driving licence and own vehicle – essential due to rural location
A Personal Licence is a strong advantage
Willing to complete First Aid and Fire Safety training on site

Benefits

Genuinely balanced full-time role with regular, predictable scheduling
Relaxed, countryside setting with no chaotic back-to-back events
Supportive and experienced planning team
Reasonable finish times – no extreme hospitality hours
Training provided in fire safety, first aid, and health & safety
Free parking on-site
A rare chance to be part of something special and stay long-term

Apply NowThis is the kind of Bar Manager role that doesn’t come around often—especially not in hospitality. If you’re ready for a role with real responsibility, meaningful work, and the kind of balance you’ve probably been looking for, we want to hear from you. Click apply now and one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch to tell you all about it.

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