Something huge is happening at The Blue Stoops in Dronfield...
If we handed you 1 million pounds, would you buy a yacht, build a theme park… or transform the beautiful building of The Blue Stoops into the most talked-about venue?
We’ve gone for option three — pouring it into a stunning renovation and bold expansion of The Blue Stoops, creating a pub that’s part magical retreat, part thriving social hub, and 100% built on people and culture.
Love the thrill of a launch? We’re looking for a Bar Manager to be the heartbeat of our brand-new bars. A leader who thrives on creating atmosphere, delivering unforgettable drinks, and building a bar team that’s as slick as our cocktails.
If successful, training will take place at our neighbouring site, The Hunloke Arms in Chesterfield – ready for launch in mid November!
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading and inspiring the bar team to deliver fast, friendly, and flawless service across both the main bar and cocktail bar.
* Working closely with the General Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Head Chef to create a seamless guest experience.
* Driving cocktail creativity, product knowledge, and consistency, ensuring every serve has its “Insta moment.”
* Running team meetings, coaching sessions, and personal development reviews to keep your team skilled, motivated, and guest-obsessed.
* Overseeing cellar management, stock control, ordering, waste, and margin control.
* Managing rotas and staffing levels in line with budgets while keeping energy high and service standards higher.
* Keeping a close eye on ticket times and service flow to make sure every guest leaves wowed.
* Constantly looking for ways to improve — whether it’s the perfect pint, a world-class mojito, or the smoothest coffee.
Who We’re Looking For
* A natural leader who oozes warmth, energy, and positivity.
* Guest-obsessed, with a genuine passion for making every drink an experience.
* Confident in running high-volume, fast-paced environments.
* Organised and detail-driven, with strong knowledge of cellar and stock management.
* Flexible with working patterns — evenings and weekends are part of the fun.
* Excited to be part of a bold, growing company where creativity and individuality are celebrated.
Why join us:
* A competitive & industry leading salary is available for this position, dependent on previous experience.
* A structured working week with Wednesday & Thursday as your regular days off.
* 28 days paid holiday.
* Christmas and New Year’s Day off, every year!
* Your birthday is a PAID DAY OFF
* Up to 70% discount across all Chilled Pubs.
* A sociable team where you’ll become part of the family.
* Instant access to Wage-Stream (you can access your salary early if needed).
* Monthly incentives, yearly ‘Dennis Awards’ dinners, and company-wide competitions to win tickets to some of the biggest music shows in the UK.
* Pension scheme (opt in/out) available after 3 months employment.
* Career development opportunities – we love growing our own future leaders.
* Wine Club! Huge discounts on wine for Chilled employees.
At Chilled Pubs, ‘Inspiring Togetherness’ is a fundamental part of what we do — for our guests and our teams. With exciting growth plans and a drive to build the Midlands’ leading pub brand, this is your chance to be part of something special. Having this strong foundation and core belief system across the business, is truly helping us lead the way in the hospitality sector! Check out more by visiting Mission, Values & Beliefs | Chilled Pubs. If this sounds like a bit of you, we’d love to hear from you!
This isn’t just your standard pub. Think goldfish bowls, rubber ducks, candyfloss cocktails, and over 100 bottled beers — all served with personality. Do you want in?
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