£30,306 per annum
Full time - 36.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 07 January 2026
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 our fun, traditional pub whose USP is live sport, cask & craft beers and homemade pub food. You will play a key role in supporting and delivering the daily operations within this outlet and occasionally supporting the teams in our other bars & venues.  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

You’ll be ensuring that standards are maintained and financial targets achieved, whilst effectively leading and developing the team of staff that you work with. You’ll also be supporting the operations manager in the development of a dynamic and stimulating experience as our team evolves and continues to grow.

Staff perks include: Guestlist for clubnights and gigs, staff discount in all our outlets and we are closed over Xmas & New year so you get 2 weeks off that doesn't come out of your holiday entitlement!

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.

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 Information:

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 07 January 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 14 January 2026 (In person Interview) 

Start Date: To be agreed with line manager

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