Bar Manager, Donegal

Location: The Townhouse, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.

Reports To: Owner/General Manager

Role Overview We are looking for a hands on, energetic Bar Manager to lead a busy, wet led venue focused on live music, major sports events, and a strong cocktail offering. This role suits someone who thrives in a high energy environment, understands atmosphere, and knows how to build a loyal crowd while maintaining tight control of operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily running of the bar, ensuring fast, efficient, and friendly service

Lead from the front during busy nights, live music events, and major sports fixtures

Recruit, train, and manage a strong bar team, setting clear standards and expectations

Create staff rotas aligned with peak trading times (weekends, matches, events)

Maintain and develop a high quality cocktail offering, including staff training and consistency

Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships, with a strong focus on margin

Plan and execute live music schedules, entertainment, and sports event promotions

Drive sales through atmosphere, upselling, and event planning

Ensure full compliance with licensing laws and health&safety regulations

Handle customer feedback and resolve issues quickly and professionally

Manage cash handling, tills, and end of night reporting

Requirements

Proven experience as a Bar Manager or strong Assistant Manager in a high volume bar

Experience in wet led venues with live entertainment and/or sports trade

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team in a fast paced environment

Solid cocktail knowledge and experience maintaining consistency at speed

Excellent organisational and problem solving abilities

Confident managing busy late night trade

Good understanding of stock control, GP, and cost management

Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and late nights

Experience running live music or entertainment programmes

Knowledge of sports scheduling and event driven trade

Personal licence (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

Competitive salary (depending on experience)

Performance based incentives

Opportunity to put your stamp on a well known, busy venue

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