Bar and Licensed Premises Supervisor (CSS)

About The Role

Bar and Licensed Premises Supervisor (CSS), Commercial Operations

• Salary £28,029
• 36.5 hour working week
• Permanent Contract
• Regular additional paid hours available
• Access to state of the art sports facilities
• Accredited learning and development opportunities

The Ram Bar is one of the University’s busiest and most vibrant social hubs - a welcoming, energetic venue known for its safe, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We’re proud to attract a diverse mix of customers who value our positive environment, respect the space, and appreciate our approachable, upbeat team.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on responsibility, makes the most of opportunities, and enjoys being part of a supportive, experienced crew. As part of our operational team, you’ll play a key role in running the venue, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all customers, students, and staff. 

This operational post will be focused on supervising our licensed trade areas, our student bar “The Ram Bar” and student nightclub “Lemon Grove” as well as delivering numerous other licensed trading events (gigs, shows and hospitality event bars) across both the Streatham and St Lukes campuses within the Commercial Operations portfolio.

Working 36.5 hours per week for any 5 days out of 7 this role will require day, evenings and weekend working.

You will have a flexible approach to working patterns, as well as having excellent organisational and communication skills.

Your main responsibility will be to supervise our very busy, friendly, and vibrant student bar and nightclub ensuring students have an exceptional time whilst in a safe environment.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to the achievement of the following aims:

• Ensuring students receive the highest quality student experience
• Developing standards which ensure the service is at the forefront of the industry
• Providing exceptional customer service to all our student and event clients
• Delivering a financial contribution to ensure continuous investment across the University’s estate

We are looking for customer focused, team players who can also work alone. A particular focus will be on always providing outstanding customer service, with a passion for providing high quality food and drink.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

For further information, please contact Paul Weller, email p.weller@exeter.ac.uk

This role closes on 12 November 2026. 

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
 
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

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