£27,551 to £29,003 per annum
Full time - 36.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis with variable start and finish times
Closing Date: 10am Monday 27 October 2025
Job ref: 57/25

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bar Manager to lead the team at Old Bar, our much-loved traditional pub at the heart of Leeds University Union.

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.ac.uk or follow us on X@LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.

Are you passionate about great pubs, great people, and creating unforgettable experiences? Leeds University Union’s Old Bar — our much-loved, traditional student pub — is on the lookout for a driven, enthusiastic Bar Manager to lead the charge.

Old Bar is where good times happen daily: live sport on the screens, cask & craft beers on tap, and the best homemade pub food in town. We’re proud holders of a Best Bar None Gold Award, recognised for our high standards, community spirit, and safe, welcoming vibe.

As our Old Bar Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and inspire a buzzing team of bar stars
• Drive great service, great sales, and great memories
• Keep operations smooth, standards high, and spirits even higher
• Play a key role in one of Leeds’ most iconic student venues

We’re looking for someone who loves people, and knows their way around a busy bar and a P&L sheet. If you’re as comfortable pulling a pint as you are leading a team, this could be your perfect next move.

And here’s the cherry on top — our holiday package is one of the best around:
26 personal days to book throughout the year
15 extra days for bank holidays and closure days, including a well-deserved Christmas and New Year break!

That’s 41 days off to rest, recharge, and raise a glass to your own success.

If you’re ready to pour your passion into a role that’s as fun as it is fulfilling, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Leeds tradition that keeps campus life flowing!

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include generous holiday allowance as well as extra Union closed days, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, holiday buy back options, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

Old Bar Manager Application Pack

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Date Information:

Closing Date: 10am Monday 27 October 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025

Start Date: To be agreed

Working in the UK:

Details
£27,551.00 - £29,003.00 per year
Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB