Bar Manager
Operational
Part-time, fixed-term contract
£15.50 per hour
12 hours per week to be worked on evenings and weekends
Deadline: Wednesday 18 March 2026
We’re looking for a friendly, reliable and well-organised Bar Manager to run the College Bar under the direction of the Steward (Front of House Manager). This role would be ideal for someone with bar or hospitality experience who enjoys working with students in a lively and welcoming environment. This is an eight-week fixed-term contract running from 27 April to 20 June 2026, paid at £15.50 per hour. You will work 12 hours per week over 3 4-hour shifts.
About the role
You will take day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the College Bar, leading a small team of casual staff and ensuring a safe, well-run and inclusive space for student social events and College functions.
Bar operations
- Oversee the daily running of the Bar, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment
- Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health and safety requirements and College policies
- Carry out line cleaning and monitor cleaning rotas
- Support pricing, promotions and basic marketing, with guidance from the Steward
Stock and cellar management
- Manage stock levels, ordering and restocking
- Maintain accurate stock records
- Handle barrel changes, cellar gases and basic cellar maintenance
Team supervision
- Recruit, train and supervise casual bar staff
- Prepare weekly rotas that ensure efficient and cost-effective shift cover
- Check and sign off timesheets
- Ensure staff follow College policies and licensing procedures
Events and support
- Plan and run the bar for student social events, bar nights and College functions
- Liaise with student representatives and College colleagues to support the smooth running of events
Compliance and administration
- Maintain accurate records of stock, rotas and shifts
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including GDPR and licensing regulations
- Report maintenance or equipment issues promptly
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Experience working in a bar or similar hospitality setting
- Ability to supervise and lead staff during shifts
- Strong understanding of licensing laws and bar operations
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Confident communication skills and a proactive attitude
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Willingness to hold a Personal Licence
- Comfortable using IT systems, including Excel and POS/till systems
- Good level of fitness, as the role involves manual handling
Desirable
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Knowledge of beers, wines and other bar products
- Experience in a college, university or student-focused environment
- Experience managing promotions and bar events
Please read the attached job description (including person specification) for more information.
About St Antony’s College
St Antony’s is a vibrant, international graduate-only college of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1950, we are proudly modern and inclusive, with a diverse global community representing more than 70 countries.
The College Bar plays an important role in student life, providing a welcoming space for social events and community activities during term time.
We offer excellent employee benefits, including:
- 41 days full-time equivalent annual leave including bank/public holidays, with the option to sell up to five days per year for additional pay
- Membership of the University of Oxford’s Staff Pension Scheme
- Free staff meals in the Dining Hall when the hall is open and you are on shift immediately before and after lunch service
- Staff social events, including a summer party and winter children’s party, plus informal activities run by the Staff Social Committee
- Bus travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, and access to a car parking space in the College’s grounds if available
- A University Card giving you free or discounted access to Oxford colleges, museums, gardens and libraries
- Retail discounts through University schemes for both online and local businesses
How to apply
Please send your completed application form to recruitment@sant.ox.ac.uk by 9.00am on Wednesday 18 March 2026. Interviews will take place on Thursday 26 March 2026.
We will shortlist candidates based solely on how closely they meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. Please note that we cannot consider late or incomplete applications.
Any offer of employment will depend on satisfactory references and confirmation of your right to work in the UK.
St Antony’s College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be invited to complete a confidential and anonymous monitoring survey, which is not shared with the selection panel.
A privacy notice for applicants and information about how we use your data can be found at https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/about-st-antonys/how-we-use-your-data
Published date: February 24, 2026
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