Bars and Catering Manager

Salary
Scale 5, SCP 12\-17, £28,598 \- £31,022 per annum

Package
37 hours per week, permanent

Job category/type
Council

Post Ref: CC883

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We are seeking an ambitious, creative, and commercially driven Bars and Catering Manager to join our dynamic and passionate theatre team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity that goes beyond traditional bar management, offering the chance to shape and expand the bars offer, while exploring opportunities for the theatre’s small scale live event programme and core income streams.

The successful candidate will lead the day\-to\-day operations of our bars and catering services, ensuring a safe, efficient and enthusiastic bar service for the theatre’s main house events. The role is also key to the development of new income streams through public and private events and hires, and innovative hospitality experiences. You will have the opportunity to grow the service and help shape the future of the venue.

This role is ideal for someone looking to kickstart or develop a career in bar management and live events, combining operational excellence with creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. You’ll be a hands\-on leader with strong commercial awareness, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

If you thrive in a fast\-paced, audience\-focused environment and are excited by the opportunity to combine hospitality and live events we welcome your application. This is a fantastic time to join the theatre team, as the venue is undergoing an exciting series of refurbishments to the bars, and this role will give the postholder the opportunity to bring ideas, make a positive difference to the service and grow with us.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact James Kramer, Front of House Manager on 01422 351156 or james.kramer@calderdale.gov.uk . Closing Date: Tuesday 21st July 2026 Interview Date: Week commencing 27th July 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

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We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

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