Join the team

Have you got the vibe? We’re currently hiring recruits to join our fun-loving team. We’re looking for personable and dedicated people to help us create memorable experiences for our guests.

Sound like a bit of you? Here’s what we can offer in return…

Learning & development

We’ll nurture your talents with plenty of progression opportunities. Our open-to-all Bar-Back to Boardroom scheme is our way of committing to the progression of our team members. By investing in training and development, we support each member of the team, keeping you happy and motivated.

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A kind & caring team

Taking care of our people is our number 1 priority. From our quarterly away days to competitive pay, we’re on a mission to look after our team members.

We also give leave for the first week of January for all staff to recover after the Christmas madness (and to polish off those Quality Streets)

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Meet The team

Hayley Sammé

Head of Sales & Marketing

Hayley is our creative genius, through unique content, campaigns and communications she tells the story of who we are here at Escapism Bars.

Flynn Byrne

Head of Learning & Development

Flynn is a full-on people person and master motivator! He introduced Escapism’s ‘Barback to Boardroom’ initiative, giving our bartenders opportunities to grow within the company and become a trainer, a general manager or a sales manager.

Calum Anderson

Drinks Development Manager

Calum, previously General Manager at The Maven shares his vast experience and cocktail knowledge across all our seven brands.

Mica Jones

Senior Sales Manager

Mica looks after private hire and event management for our wide range of venues. She really knows how to plan the perfect party so get in touch!

Take a tour with us and see what it’s like to work for us…

Vacancies

GENERAL MANAGER - Manchester

Tiki Hideaway & Mean-Eyed Cat Bar landed in Manchester’s Northern Quarter in September 2023, and we’re on the lookout for a General Manager to take the venue to the next level! Born in Leeds but a new venue to Manchester, Tiki Hideaway is a Polynesian themed Hidden Bar, with amazing cocktails & a vibe that won’t be beaten! The role would also lead Mean-Eyed Cat, a Deep South Dive Bar taking inspiration from Johnny Cash and the greats.

We’re looking to hire to hire an exceptional individual to work alongside our current teams in Leeds, Liverpool, and of course Manchester, whilst learning the ropes of Escapism Bars with our Management Training Academy.

Experience preferred;

  • 2 Years of GM in a high volume bar setting
  • Personal licence and Food safety Level 2

What’s included:

  • 48 Hours per week
  • 34k Salary with opportunities for Bonus after 6 month probation
  • A share of tips through TipJar
  • 4 team trips a year and lots of other juicy little perks.

We love our music; we love our pizza and we’ve got a banging selection of cocktails to go with it. So, if you’re thinking of something new and exciting, roll the dice and click to apply!

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GENERAL MANAGER - Liverpool

Tiki Hideaway & Mean-Eyed Cat Bar landed on Seel Street in Liverpool in February 2023,  and we’re on the lookout for a General Manager to take the venue to the next level! Born in Leeds but a brand-new venue to Liverpool, Tiki Hideaway is a Polynesian themed Hidden Bar, with amazing cocktails & a vibe that won’t be beaten! The role would also lead Mean-Eyed Cat, a Deep South Dive Bar taking inspiration from Johnny Cash and the greats.

We’re looking to hire to hire an exceptional individual to work alongside our current teams in Leeds, Manchester, and of course Liverpool, whilst learning the ropes of Escapism Bars with our Management Training Academy.

Experience preferred;

  • 2 Years of GM in a high volume bar setting
  • Personal licence and Food safety Level 2

What’s included:

  • 48 Hours per week
  • 34k Salary with opportunities for Bonus after 6 month probation
  • A share of tips through TipJar
  • 4 team trips a year and lots of other juicy little perks.

We love our music; we love our pizza and we’ve got a banging selection of cocktails to go with it. So, if you’re thinking of something new and exciting, roll the dice and click to apply!

Submit your cv

To apply for one of our vacancies simply submit a copy of your CV along with your details and we’ll be in touch! Alternatively you can email careers@escapismbargroup.co.uk for further details.