Published date: 29 January 2025
Contract Type: FT, Permanent
Salary/Fee: £33,000-£35,000
Reports to: Head of Commercial Operations
Closing Date: 20 February, 12 noon
Interview Date: First Interview - 28 February & Second Interview - 7 March
Job Overview
The
Café Bar & Events Manager
oversees the management and growth of our events and hospitality business. With consideration for welcome and engagement, you will work with the Welcome Team to deliver exceptional service for the theatre’s customers, working closely with the Front of House Manager on training and management of the staff team. You will also work closely with the Executive Director, Finance Director, and Head of Commercial Operations to develop the food and beverage offer with the aim of maximising profits and ensuring robust stock management. A key focus of the role will be the proactive development of the hires and events business, identifying new opportunities, offers, and clients. You will meet with clients, liaise with staff teams across the organisation to organise space use and costings, and coordinate the delivery of events to the highest standards. Following a six-year closure for a major redevelopment of the building, we intend to reopen the Citizens Theatre to the public in August 2025. The transformed building and facilities will present new opportunities for artistic, participation, and commercial activities, including a new bar/café. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team ahead of the reopening and establish the systems, processes, policies, recruitment, and training necessary to ensure an exceptional welcome to our visitors when we reopen our doors in the summer.
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The
Café Bar & Events Manager
oversees the management and growth of our events and hospitality business. With consideration for welcome and engagement, you will work with the Welcome Team to deliver exceptional service for the theatre’s customers, working closely with the Front of House Manager on training and management of the staff team. You will also work closely with the Executive Director, Finance Director, and Head of Commercial Operations to develop the food and beverage offer with the aim of maximising profits and ensuring robust stock management. A key focus of the role will be the proactive development of the hires and events business, identifying new opportunities, offers, and clients. You will meet with clients, liaise with staff teams across the organisation to organise space use and costings, and coordinate the delivery of events to the highest standards. Following a six-year closure for a major redevelopment of the building, we intend to reopen the Citizens Theatre to the public in August 2025. The transformed building and facilities will present new opportunities for artistic, participation, and commercial activities, including a new bar/café. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team ahead of the reopening and establish the systems, processes, policies, recruitment, and training necessary to ensure an exceptional welcome to our visitors when we reopen our doors in the summer.
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