New Openings Bar Manager

At Buzzworks, we are more than just a hospitality group – we are a community. With 22 vibrant venues (and growing) across Scotland, we deliver incredible food, great drinks, and unforgettable experiences in neighbourhood venues people love.

From stylish cocktail bars and late-night venues to high-energy restaurants and our growing estate of venues with rooms, our bar offering is at the heart of the Buzzworks experience.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a New Openings Bar Manager to play a key role in bringing new venues to life, leading bar teams from the ground up and setting the standard for drinks, service and atmosphere from day one.

The Buzz

• Flexible working – shifts that work around your life
• Training & Development – we support your journey
• Stream App – access your wages before payday
• Top 100 Best Companies to Work For
• 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
• Internal progression opportunities – we promote from within
• Extra holidays after 1, 3, and 5 years’ service
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance, wellness hub, discounted gym

The Works

As a New Openings Bar Manager, you will take ownership of the bar operation across new venue launches, ensuring every detail is set up for success , from stock and systems to training and service delivery.

Working as part of the openings team, you’ll lead from the front to create energy, theatre and a strong bar culture, building confident teams that deliver exceptional guest experiences from day one.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two openings are the same, ideal for someone who thrives on variety, pace and making an impact.

In this role, you’ll:

• Take ownership of bar set ups during pre-opening, ensuring readiness across product, systems and service
• Lead and deliver structured bar training, including cocktails, service style and product knowledge
• Build, coach and develop bar teams to deliver confident, consistent performance
• Drive sales and performance through strong bar leadership and commercial awareness
• Manage stock, ordering and controls to deliver against GP and operational targets
• Create atmosphere, energy and theatre behind the bar and across the venue
• Maintain high standards in quality, service, safety and compliance
• Adapt quickly across different venues, teams and operational challenges
• Support newly acquired venues, helping stabilise bar operations and introduce Buzzworks standards
• Embed bar standards and team capability post-opening to ensure long-term success

You Are

• An experienced Bar Manager or senior bar leader within a high-volume environment
• Confident in cocktails, drinks service and leading from the front
• A natural trainer and coach who builds strong, capable teams
• Commercially aware, with experience managing stock, GP and performance
• Adaptable, organised and thrives in fast-paced, changing environments
• Calm under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills
• Hands-on, energetic and passionate about delivering great hospitality

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role

This is a unique opportunity to be part of Buzzworks’ growth, shaping new venues and building bar teams that deliver exceptional drinks and unforgettable experiences across Scotland.

Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is the key to achieving our aim:

To make people feel great through hospitality