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Bar and Kitchen Supervisor, Sherman Theatre

  •  Wales
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 9, 2026
  •  Helen MacIntyre
  •  recruitment@shermantheatre.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Sherman Theatre wishes to appoint a Bar and Kitchen Supervisor. This is an exciting and challenging role within the organisation, central to helping us to deliver on our ambition to create excellent theatre and deliver a great visitor experience that excites audiences in Cardiff and beyond.

Job Description

£25,193
FULL TIME, PERMENANT POST

Sherman Theatre wishes to appoint a Bar and Kitchen Supervisor. This is an exciting and challenging role within the organisation, central to helping us to deliver on our ambition to create excellent theatre and deliver a great visitor experience that excites audiences in Cardiff and beyond.

You will be required to ensure the effective and profitable delivery of our bar and kitchen service that supports and compliments Sherman Theatre objectives both in and outside of performance times and to assist the Bar & Kitchen Manager in delivering the day to day operation of the bar and kitchen services including functions and events.

This post is offered as a full time, permanent position. We will consider part time contracts for the right candidate.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 9 January 2026

Interviews to be held on Thursday 15 January 2026

If you require further information before you apply, please contact us by emailing mailto:[email protected] - [email protected].

We want Sherman Theatre to be accessible to all and so it's hugely important to us that our team at the theatre reflects the communities we serve across the city and beyond. We therefore particularly welcome applicants from diverse ethnic communities and D/deaf and disabled communities who are currently underrepresented within our team. Our building is accessible both Front of House and backstage.

For Welsh or English application packs, please visit http://www.shermantheatre.co.uk/about-us/jobs/ - www.shermantheatre.co.uk/about-us/jobs/

Sherman Theatre is funded by Arts Council of Wales. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and a Registered Charity.

Job Requirements

Sherman Theatre wishes to appoint a Bar and Kitchen Supervisor to help support the theatre's Front of House operation. Contributing to the department's operational efficiency and delivering the highest levels of customer service, the successful candidate will have the proven ability to supervise the day-to-day operations of Sherman's Caf Bar team, to assist the Bar and Kitchen Manager with the provision of an efficient, safe, effective and profitable bar and kitchen service including functions and events. This individual will also undertake Duty Management shifts ensuring our audiences receive a great visitor experience.

-Experience of a supervisory role, or of a suitable comparable position in a service or trading related role, preferably in an arts venue or visitor attraction
-Experience of cash handling, stock management and EPoS/ reconciliation systems
-Evidence of the supervision and motivation of teams
-Experience of implementing effective safety procedures

Job Responsibilities

To ensure the effective and profitable delivery of an appropriate bar and kitchen service that supports and compliments Sherman Theatre objectives both in and outside of performance times and in line with audience development objectives.

To assist the Bar & Kitchen Manager in delivering the day to day operation of the bar and kitchen services including functions and events and to undertake Duty Management shifts as required.

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES:


To ensure the highest levels of service are delivered at all times across the Caf Bar along with an excellent presentation of the public FOH areas.


To assist with the training and supervision of the Bar & Kitchen Assistants and supporting the Bar and Kitchen Manager with the daily operation of the Caf Bar.


To act as Duty Manager and oversee the Caf Bar in the absence of the Bar and Kitchen Manager.


Working with the Bar and Kitchen Manager and Head of Operations with all licence, Health and Safety and fire evacuation procedures

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How to Apply

To apply for the post, please download the application form, cover sheet and equal opportunities monitoring form from our website: www.shermantheatre.co.uk and send them to us by email at: [email protected]. Please note that, in line with our environmental policy, we are only handling applications electronically. The closing date is noon on Friday 9 January 2026. We’ll confirm receipt of your application by email.

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