Bar Manager in Glasgow

Company Description
Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. Were the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.
Job Description
As an Assistant Manager / Bar Manager , you'll be at the heart of our management team, helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy pub while taking ownership of the bar operation. Working closely with the General Manager, you'll lead from the front, creating memorable customer experiences, driving wet sales, and developing a high-performing team.
While this role has a strong focus on the bar, it is also a key Assistant Manager position within the business. You'll support all areas of the pub operation, help deliver commercial targets, and take responsibility for the overall running of the site in the General Manager's absence.
Qualifications
What you'll do as an Assistant Manager / Bar Manager...
Support the General Manager in all aspects of running the business, taking responsibility for the pub in their absence.
Lead and develop the bar team to deliver exceptional service and maximise sales opportunities.
Take ownership of stock control, ordering, wastage management and bar profitability.
Support recruitment, training, coaching and performance management across the wider pub team.
Drive operational excellence across both front-of-house and bar operations.
Ensure compliance with company standards, licensing requirements, health & safety and food safety procedures.
Contribute to labour management, shift planning and achieving business KPIs.
What you'll bring...
Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Bar Manager or Supervisor within a busy hospitality environment.
A passion for delivering amazing customer experiences and creating memorable occasions.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Experience managing stock, ordering and controlling waste and costs.
The ability to think on your feet and adapt to challenges during busy service periods.
A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
Knowledge of drinks, cocktails and premium products would be advantageous.
Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
Additional information
Were all about rewarding our teams hard work, thats why
Youll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
The chance to further your career across our well-known brands as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
Free employee assistance program mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
Menopause Friendly Employer
Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
Refer a friend who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
Wagestream access your wage before payday for when life happens.
Retail discounts Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more
CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG
We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

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