Hastings Hotels is a family owned luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland. We believe it's our people who create the exceptional experiences we offer our guests. When we work together, we can do amazing things. Were excited to be opening The Halt, our newest concept bar located in the former Europa Bus Station right in the heart of Belfast City Centre. Whether it's grabbing a coffee on the commute or catching up with friends over pints, cocktails, and casual bites, The Halt will be a vibrant, contemporary space with great atmosphere and great people. We are now on the lookout for a passionate and reliable Venue Manager to lead this new chapter. Under the inspiring leadership of Andrew McNeill, General Manager of the Europa Hotel, youll oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operation of The Halt. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will lead a small but energetic team, manage full food and beverage control, and deliver an unforgettable guest experience that reflects the authentic vibe of Belfast City. About The Role Manage and motivate your team through effective communication, training and development. Create a working environment that is respectful, supportive, and energising. Oversee all operational aspects of The Halt including bar, food service, and front-of-house. This includes the opening and closing of the venue. Ensure full food and beverage stock control, from ordering to waste management. Monitor budgets, control costs, and deliver profitable performance across all areas. Uphold Hastings Hotels quality standards and promote continual improvement. Recruit and onboard team members, ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time. Proactively deal with customer queries and complaints with warmth and professionalism. Liaise effectively with partners (MRP and Food Guys), contractors, suppliers and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and presentation across the venue. Take responsibility for licensing, health and safety, and hygiene in line with legislation and company policy. Required Criteria Skills Needed About The Company Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, one stand-alone grill bar/restaurant and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. Over 50 years this family owned business has successfully earned its identity and in a crowded market place because we place quality at the heart of what we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests. And quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us. Company Culture Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast and the interactions they had with our staff. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey. As a result, we are proud to have some of the best staff retention levels in the hospitality industry. Company Benefits We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, cash and credit card tips, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development. Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Event tickets, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Discount on meals purchased, Discount on spa treatments or products, Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month Salary £35,000.00 per year Benefits: Vacation, Paid time off Retirement plan and/or pension Employee development programs Employee discounts Cycle to work Competitive salary