St Peregrines GAA Club is seeking an experienced and motivated Bar Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our club bar and support the continued growth of our clubhouse as a welcoming hub for members, players, supporters, families and the wider local community.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong bar or hospitality management experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy club environment during matches, social events, private functions and peak trading periods.
The successful candidate will take ownership of bar operations, stock control, cash management, event support and team leadership, while helping to create a professional, friendly and community-focused atmosphere within the club.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily bar operations: service standards, presentation, cleanliness, and customer care
- Lead and develop the bar team: rotas, shift supervision, training, and performance management
- Manage end-to-end stock control: ordering, stocktakes, supplier relations, waste reduction, and forecasting for regular trade, match days, and events
- Handle cash management: till procedures, cash handling, shift reconciliation, and accurate record-keeping
- Coordinate club events: match-day hospitality, social nights, fundraisers, private functions, and community events
- Ensure adequate staffing and preparation for peak periods, including evenings, weekends, and major fixtures
- Maintain a welcoming, professional environment for members, visitors, and the wider community
- Ensure full compliance with licensing, responsible service, health & safety, hygiene, and club policies
- Collaborate with the Club Executive and Bar Committee to advance commercial and community goals
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve service, increase revenue, and enhance the clubhouse experience
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven track record as Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager, Duty Manager, or senior hospitality supervisor
- Strong operational knowledge of bar management, stock control, cash handling, and team leadership
- Experience managing high-volume service periods, including evenings, weekends, and events
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, organise, and support a team
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Reliable, hands-on, and flexible approach
- Comfortable working independently while engaging positively with club officers, members, volunteers, and suppliers
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, match days, and events as required
Desirable
- Event management or function coordination experience
- Background in club, sports, community, or members' environments
- Marketing, promotions, or social media skills (local promotion, online content, member communications)
What We Offer
- Key management role in a respected, community-focused GAA club
- Opportunity to shape the bar and clubhouse experience during a planned major refurbishment
- Varied role spanning operations, events, leadership, and community engagement
- Friendly environment with strong local community ties
- Competitive salary: €35,000–€45,000 (dependent on experience)
Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
