Eastbourne Theatres

The Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, and Winter Garden, along with conferencing and exhibition facilities are collectively known as Eastbourne Theatres and form part of the award-winning Devonshire Quarter complex. The venues are widely regarded as jewels in the crown of South-East entertainment.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are looking for bar supervisors to work across the Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, and Winter Gardens!

Welcome our guests to the venue with a personable, genuine touch, ensuring no individual leaves without feeling like a valued and appreciated customer.

To sell and promote our products/merchandise as required.

Bar duties and the sale of alcohol products.

Collaborate with the venue team to ensure the delivery of events, implement service standards, standard operating procedures and all housekeeping and setup of our event spaces.

The cover bar supervisor role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the theatre bars, ensuring smooth service and a positive customer experience during performances and other events. The role involves supervising casual bar staff, handling customer issues, ordering stock and supplies, counting in stock deliveries, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area.

ABOUT YOU

Well-presented and punctual, with strong customer service skills. Previous experience working in theatre or an entertainment venue would be an advantage.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Self-motivated with strong time management skills

• Positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude, with skills to handle enquiries and resolve issues

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced theatre environment, as well as having a proficiency in using a till.

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and during peak periods

• Ability to lead and motivate the bar team, create a positive work environment, and collaborate with other teams

• Good knowledge of drinks and responsible alcohol service practices with an ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and maintain a clean and organised bar area.

about trafalgar entertainment 

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focused on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We’re growing fast, we’re confident in what we do, and we’re ambitious about the future. There’s never been a better time to get onboard.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

For You

⭐Discounted theatre tickets

⭐Training and development plans

⭐Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME 

⭐Flexible hours

⭐Access to mental health resources

⭐And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

Role Title	Bar Supervisor
Location	Eastbourne Theatres
Contract	Zero Hour
Hours	Flexible
Holiday	Paid at 12.07% of hours worked
Salary	£14.34
Job Description	Download a full Job Description HERE

Details
£14.34 per hour
Location: Compton St, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP, GB