Pirate Studios is the world's leading provider of rehearsal and recording facilities for artists, with studios in the UK, Germany and the USA and exciting plans to expand globally. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a global team that is building something extraordinary. Music and tech are central to our mission of empowering artists and creators to succeed.

As the Bar & Events Manager at Pirate Studios in Birmingham , you will be vital in orchestrating a seamless blend of bar operations and vibrant event experiences. This is a full time role offering a salary of £23,890.00.

Event Delivery Mastermind

• In collaboration with your Marketing colleagues, plan, coordinate, and execute a range of events, from Open Sessions to AUX, whilst ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained.
• Make the events look great whilst ensuring we have appropriate signage and seating.
• Ensure all equipment is working and set up ahead of an event.
• Ensure smooth door check-in process.
• Report attendee numbers to the Marketing team.
• Host events within budgets.
• Guide, coach, and support staff to develop teamwork and ensure the standard of service is always exceptional.
• Point of contact and position of responsibility during events for both customers and staff.
• Adhere to all legal requirements licensing laws, Health & Safety as well as security procedures.

Community engagement:

• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to promote events on the ground and increase participation.
• Handle any issues with a smile and a solution, making sure everyone leaves with a grin.
• Create an electrifying atmosphere that keeps our customers coming back for more. Your infectious energy will set the tone!
• Collect customer feedback.
• Be brave to propose new events concepts.

Bar Wizard

• Oversee the daily operations of the bar, ensuring top-notch service, and a killer drinks and snacks menu that hits all the right notes.
• Manage, motivate, and train a small but fantastic bar and events crew. Your leadership will inspire them to deliver their best.
• Rota management using our rota scheduling software.
• Build up the top line revenue by focusing on beverage and food sales. Ensure all selling and purchasing pricing is accurate.
• Support and ensure stock takes are being carried out monthly and reports are sent to the Finance Team.
• Ensure all stock is ordered correctly according to the bar needs and stock control is monitored closely.
• Support the implementation of revenue-generating initiatives and follow budgeted sales targets.
• Lead on implementation of new products and processes.

What we are after..

Experience: Proven track record in bar and events management, preferably within the music industry. You know what it takes to create an unforgettable experience.

Passion: A deep passion for customer service is a must. A love for music and the entertainment scene is desirable.

Skills: Excellent organisational, and multitasking abilities, a flair for creativity, commercial approach and top-notch communication skills. You can juggle a hundred tasks and make it look easy.

Personality: Outgoing, friendly, and approachable. You’re a people person who thrives in a buzzing environment. Brilliant people manager able to build and retain happy teams.

Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings and weekends. The party doesn’t stop at 5 PM, and neither do you.

Innovation: A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to bring new ideas to life and keep our studios at the forefront of the scene.

Here at Pirate Studios we are one team. We support each other no matter where we work and we expect you to roll up your sleeves and help out where needed. This may even mean working across departments and teams which will broaden your skill set and keep you connected to the business, whilst working towards our company goals. So this may not be an exhaustive list of the exciting work you will get to do here at Pirate.

Whats in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + extra day for each year of service up to 28 days (plus public holidays)
• Free studio hours and tickets to gigs/festivals
• Access to EAP, free confidential counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Standard pension contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) 

Equal for all

Our team is made up of many different people and equal opportunity is hugely important to us across Pirate. We treat individuals fairly, in accordance with the law regardless of age, disability, gender, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, race, religion or sexual orientation.