Bradley's Bar Manager in Preston

Location: Mill Farm

Hours: 45 hours per week (including evenings, weekends, and all AFC Fylde home games)

Department: Bradley’s Bar

Join the team at Mill Farm Sports Ventures. Mill Farm Sports Ventures is an ambitious, fast-growing business with an entrepreneurial spirit and exciting plans for the future. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Bar Manager to lead operations at Bradley’s, our vibrant 170-seater sports bar renowned for its atmosphere, traditional English food, and outstanding customer service. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service in a sports-led venue.

About The Role

As Bar Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of Bradley’s. From leading and developing your team to ensuring service, food, and beverage standards are consistently delivered, you’ll play a key role in the commercial success of the venue. You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager, Head Chef, Inventory Controller, and General Manager to ensure Bradley’s operates efficiently, compliantly, and profitably — particularly during matchdays and televised sporting events.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operational Excellence
• Plan, direct, and oversee all operations within Bradley’s.
• Ensure compliance with all SOPs across service, food, and bar operations.
• Create a welcoming, efficient environment that maximises revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee food and beverage preparation, presentation, and service standards.
• Manage the televised sports schedule, ensuring it is planned, approved, advertised, and delivered consistently.
• Ensure all audio-visual equipment is fully operational at all times.
• Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally and effectively.
• Prepare and submit weekly operational reports to the Operations Manager.
• Attend weekly Food & Beverage meetings and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Oversee stadium kiosks, ensuring cleanliness and operational SOPs are upheld.
• Floor & Service Standards
• Ensure table service is delivered at all times.
• Manage table reservations in line with policy.
• Maintain high visual and functional standards across the bar.
• People Management
• Recruit, train, and manage all Bradley’s team members.
• Deliver high quality training and development programmes for all staff.
• Lead from the front, motivating and inspiring the team at every level.
• Create, manage, and communicate rotas in advance, aligned with agreed structures.
• Plan staffing for peak periods, special events, and bank holidays.
• Conduct regular appraisals and performance reviews.
• Ensure fair treatment of all employees, including part-time staff.
• Manage holidays, rotas, daily hours sheets, and internal processes compliantly.
• Stock, Ordering & Financial Control
• Work closely with the Inventory Controller to manage stock levels and plan for events.
• Order exclusively from approved suppliers and uphold all stock control procedures.
• Oversee weekly and monthly stock checks.
• Ensure correct stock rotation, labelling, and minimal wastage.
• Complete all daily paperwork and cash handling accurately and in line with procedures.
• Health & Safety
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including food safety and beer line hygiene.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to uphold all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven management experience in a similar hospitality or bar operation.
• A strong customer service background with a passion for quality.
• Excellent food, beverage, wine, and cellar management knowledge.
• Sound understanding of stock control, cost control, and cash handling.
• Comfortable using EPOS systems.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• A confident leader who can motivate, coach, and develop a team.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• A genuine sports fan (essential for the Bradley’s experience).

Why Join Us

• Be part of an ambitious and growing hospitality business.
• Lead a flagship sports bar within a unique stadium setting.
• Work with a passionate, forward-thinking management team.
• Opportunity to shape the guest experience and drive commercial success.
• A dynamic role with variety, responsibility, and room to grow.