Bar Team Leader - General Admissions - Manchester, Greater Manchester

Casual Part-Time

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to positively disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritises the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet.

OVG have completed seven arenas, with many more in development, including Co-op Live, with more to be announced in the future.

Co-op Live is in a joint venture partnership with City Football Group and we are proud to work with Co-op as our Naming Rights Partner.

About the Venue

Co-op Live will offer a food and beverage hospitality service that will put us head and shoulders above the crowd, as we welcome over 23,500 fans and amazing artists to taste the delicious food and drinks unique to the space in Manchester.

With 32 amazing bars and restaurants and 12 premium lounges and clubs – we’re going to be delivering an exceptional hospitality service for the people of Manchester and beyond. On the menu will be great food, seasoned with world class service and all with a planet friendly vibe in the heart of our vibrant community.

Role Purpose

As we gear up to opening our doors, we’re excited to announce that we are looking for talented Kiosk, Retail or Hospitality Bar Team Leaders to deliver a unique beverage hospitality experience for our fans. 

You will be a part of a talented and engaged colleagues who instinctively strive to exceed expectations, supporting us in creating the best live music experience in the UK!

Due to scheduled working hours all applicants must be 18+ by APRIL 2024. This is a casual role offering flexible shifts available around your other commitments - involves shifts at evenings and weekends. 

Hourly Rate: £12.75 per hour + holiday pay on top 

Start Date:  April 2024 - when we open our doors to Co-op Live! 

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Experience working in F&B, Hospitality, Kiosks or Retail is great in fast-paced environment
• A willingness to get stuck in different areas is crucial, as every day will be different, and we need to be prepared for every challenge! 
• Effective communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.