Bar Supervisor

Job Description

• Pinewood Parish Council – Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3SL
• £13,582 per annum
• 20 hours per week
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 0217
• Required as soon as possible

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our team of permanent staff. We\’re looking for a Bar Supervisor to take ownership of the smooth running behind the bar at the Pinewood Community Hall. This position is initially for 20 hours per week.
In this role, you will:

• work within the Community Hall on specific days during the week and then behind the bar on Friday evenings and as and when required on Saturday evenings and the occasional Sunday
• be responsible for the line management of Bar Staff; ensuring rotas are planned and time sheets are completed where applicable
• be responsible for re-ordering stock each week from Greene King, accepting delivery of stock and applying appropriate stock rotation
• be responsible for changing kegs and training Bar Staff if required
• be responsible for cleaning bar lines each week and regenerating the water softeners
• ensure stock (e.g. bar supplies, cleaning supplies) is replenished in a reasonable time frame so there is no/minimal impact on staff productivity
• ensuring the Friday night Members Bar runs smoothly and effectively
• responsible for cashing up at the end of events / hires and ensure there is appropriate float in the tills
• assist the Hall and Events Co-ordinator with in-house events as and when required
• ideally hold a personal licence.

You will need:

• To demonstrate good interpersonal skills, especially patience and empathy.
• To be proactive and able to prioritise tasks and manage your time, whilst working as part of a team.
• To be able to communicate effectively and with credibility to a wide variety of stakeholders.

About us
Pinewood is a large parish within the Babergh District of Suffolk, located on the southwestern fringe of Ipswich with roughly 5,000 residents. Pinewood Parish Community Hall was constructed in 2008 to provide a venue for various community groups and activities. We currently have 6 councillors serving on the Parish Council, with 3 sub-committees who focus on running the building, the car park, and human resources.
For more information
To find out more about us, please visit our website (pinewoodparishcouncil.gov.uk).
For an informal discussion only, please contact Stephanie Duthie, Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer by either calling 07599277106 or by emailing clerk@pinewoodparishcouncil.gov.uk.
How to apply
To apply please submit your completed Application Form (docx) to Stephanie Duthie by email clerk@pinewoodparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Closing date: 16 June 2025
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