Deputy Bar Manager - Oxford

Job Title: Deputy Bar Manager
Location: Prestigious College in Oxford
Salary: £12.60 per hour 
Contract Type: Part time, permanent 
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including weekend work and some late nights

The Role

Pineapple Recruitment is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Bar Manager to refresh and bring sparkle to the College Crypt Bar at a prestigious college in Oxford. This is a unique opportunity to lead a welcoming, inclusive, and profitable bar operation at the heart of the college community.
In addition to managing the Crypt Bar, the successful candidate will organise temporary ‘pop-up’ bars for student and conference events. Reporting to the Front of House Manager and trained by the Bar Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting both the Bar Manager and the wider Front of House team.
You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, deliver exceptional customer service, and manage bar administration including invoicing, finances, and stock control.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all alcohol service complies with the College’s Premises Licence.
• Support the Bar Manager in managing the wine cellar and liaise with the SCR Wine Fellow as needed.
• Receive and store beverage deliveries in line with licensing requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the bar and wine cellar.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across bar operations.
• Coordinate arrangements for special events, including temporary bar setups.
• Conduct monthly and annual stocktakes of the wine cellar.
• Order and rotate bar and wine stock appropriately.
• Record and manage all stock transfers.
• Prepare wines for events and manage returns under ‘sale or return’ agreements.
• Maintain accurate wine transaction records.
• Act as the ‘responsible person’ for special events, ensuring licensing compliance.
• Provide wine costing sheets and cellar slips to relevant departments for invoicing.
• Advise the Domestic Bursar on pricing and cost-effective beverage provision.
• Deputise for the Bar Manager when required.
• Provide bar cover during conference season and vacation periods.
• Work additional hours at special events (with overtime pay, as agreed in advance).

• Relevant experience in a college or catering establishment.
• Personal licence holder.
• Strong knowledge of craft cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Experience with cash handling.
• Understanding of liquor, stock, and margin control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• High standards of personal and food hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible and able to perform under pressure.
• Basic IT/computer skills.
• Positive, trustworthy, reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Proven track record of delivering high-level customer service.
• Ability to prioritise tasks during busy periods.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and help shape a vibrant bar experience in a prestigious college setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.