Bar and Merchandise Manager Full Time Temporary

About Us

Star Surf Camps started with one small surf camp in France during the summer of 2010 and has since expanded across Europe, proudly welcoming back guests and returning staff year upon year. At Star we offer a unique surf and yoga trip experience that prioritises community, inclusivity, and unlimited levels of stoke. Whether a newbie frother or an expert shredder, ocean- and nature-lovers from all around the world find themselves at Star season after season to share party waves (and parties) with fellow solo travellers, families, friends, colleagues and students alike. It’s a place for everyone – no matter age, background, language or surf level.

Summer 2022

Applications have now officially opened for our 2022 management roles, with job opportunities at both our camp in South-West France and at our camp in Northern Spain:

Moliets-et-Maa, France is home to our largest and most well-known surf camp. Situated at the heart of a vast plot surrounded by pine forest, the Main and Deluxe Camps are just a 20 minute walk (or a 3 minute cycle) from the beach.

• Bar and Merch Manager, Moliets-et-Maa, France: Hosting an average of 160 guests per week across our two camps, you are responsible for simultaneously running our Main Bar, our smaller Deluxe Bar and our Smoothie & Snack Bar. You will train and supervise bar staff and manage the pop-up shop.

The Oyambre Surf Camp is considered a slightly more intimate experience, where both regular and deluxe guests come together in a shared social space. The camp is located a 10 minute walk from the beach.

• Bar and Merch Manager, Oyambre, Spain: Hosting an average of 40 (max 60) guests per week across our two camps, you are responsible for running our bar. You will train and supervise bar staff and manage the pop-up shop.

The Essentials 

• Dates:
  • Moliets: Early May – late September;
  • Oyambre: Early June – late September
    • Including some general build up prior to season to help set up the camp.
    • Flexibility to spend time getting in touch with team members before arrival.
• Languages: English + 1 other language (Spanish or French preferred for relative camps)
• Minimum age: 24 years

Key Characteristics

1. Leads by example; Sociable; Organised; Accountable.
2. Communicates clearly; High energy levels; Good time-management; Takes responsibility.
3. Calm and stress resilient; Outgoing and charismatic; Flexible; Punctual.
4. Works well under pressure; Positive attitude; Eye for detail; Proactive.

The role requires bar and cocktail mixing experience. Basic mathematical and computer skills such as knowledge of Google Drive, Excel/Spreadsheets/Numbers would be beneficial.

Overview

As the Bar and Merch Manager you are in charge of organising and running the campsite bars. You are in a key customer-facing role and have one of the highest guest-to-staff interaction rates of all the team. You are charismatic and leave a great lasting impression on both guests and those you work with. You conduct daily quality control checks over the bar areas, paying particular attention to health, hygiene and safety aspects. You work with the Good Vibes Manager to coordinate events and schedules accordingly. It is your duty to ensure fridges are full, fruit is prepared, stock levels are checked and weekly shops/orders are completed. 4 to 5 times a week you will run a pop-up shop showcasing the Star Surf Merchandise. To support you in your operations, you will manage Bar Staff and liaise with the Good Vibes Manager.

Responsibilities

• Training, managing, supporting and scheduling a small team of bar staff to ensure the bars are up and running every evening of the week;
• Supporting your bar staff during their shifts as well as completing 6 bar shifts of your own;
• Opening and running the tiki bars single-handedly at the start of the season, enabling you to understand the set-up and train your bar staff effectively;
• Opening and running the Smoothie & Snack Bar (France only), alternating shifts with your bar staff;
• Closing the bars by cleaning all areas, polishing glasses, securing loose bottles, cleaning and securing smoothie blenders (France only), restocking for the next day and locking fridges;
• Maintaining high standards by ensuring the bars are tidy at all times and recycling bins are emptied daily;
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness through constant quality control of drinks service as well as smoothie and snack presentation (France only);
• Ensuring non-bar staff remain out of the bar;
• Counting stock and shopping/placing orders accordingly;
• Coordinating (max) 4 x pop-up shops per week during bar opening times and 1 x pop-up on check-out day;
• Recording merchandise sales on the shared Drive Spreadsheet;
• Maintaining the organisation of the stock room so merchandise, drinks and ingredients are visible and easily accessible;
• Monitoring campsite rules, respecting noise curfews and ensuring guests leave for town quietly each night;
• Attending management meetings upon request, the change-over day briefing and the team feedback dinner.
• Reviewing and adopting guest feedback in your weekly planning;
• Helping to run the Saturday changeover days such as preparing tents and cleaning the camp.

The Benefits 

• Training prior to camp opening
• Support from the Camp Manager throughout the season;
• A monthly salary;
• 1 day off per week;
• 7 breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches and 5 dinners per week;
• Private tent with a mattress;
• Invitation to the surf camp activities;
• Staff discount on day trips, bar and merchandise;
• Free use of the surf and yoga equipment and the possibility to join the lessons and classes (subject to availability).

Please see https://www.starsurfcamps.com/jobs/ to download the relevant application form. Please submit the following to jobs@starsurfcamps.com :

1. Your CV written in English
2. A 2 minute Introduction Video
3. The completed Application Form

We look forward to hearing from you soon. Good luck!

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