Assistant Bar Manager

Crown Resorts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Complimentary meals on shift

Restaurant, Bar & Hotels discounts

Collaborative hospitality environment

Job summary

Crown Resorts in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Assistant Bar Manager to lead a high-volume bar venue. You will coach a diverse team, drive service excellence and partner with the Bar Manager to achieve operational and guest-satisfaction goals.

Join Crown Melbourne to influence daily operations, uphold safety standards and deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Assistant Bar Manager or Food & Beverage leadership role.
• Experience in bar, restaurant, hotel or high-volume hospitality settings.
• Strong understanding of bar operations, team leadership and service delivery.
• Ability to coach, develop and inspire diverse hospitality teams.
• Exceptional guest service and a passion for memorable experiences.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing service standards, compliance and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager in leading day-to-day operation and delivering service excellence.
• Coach and develop team members to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Drive operational excellence through service delivery, outlet readiness and communication.
• Lead by example on the floor, providing hands-on support during peak service.
• Assist in achieving financial and commercial objectives through labour control and revenue initiatives.
• Build strong guest relationships to maximise satisfaction.
• Support compliance, safety and responsible service requirements.

Skills

Bar leadership

Team coaching

Guest service

Operational excellence

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating fun, memorable, world-class experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, optimism, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support the leadership of one of Crown Melbourne's bar venues, helping to drive service excellence, team performance and exceptional guest experiences. Working closely with the Bar Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the venue while developing your leadership skills within one of Australia's leading hospitality businesses.

Working alongside passionate hospitality professionals, you will help shape team culture, support operational success and contribute to creating memorable experiences for guests.

We're seeking an enthusiastic hospitality leader who is passionate about food and beverage, thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys developing and supporting high-performing teams.

In this role you will:

• Support the Bar Manager in leading the day-to-day operation of one of Crown Melbourne's bar venues, ensuring exceptional service standards and memorable guest experiences.
• Coach, motivate and develop team members, fostering a positive and engaged workplace culture.
• Drive operational excellence through effective service delivery, outlet readiness and team communication.
• Lead by example on the floor, providing hands‑on support during service and championing Crown's service standards.
• Assist in achieving financial and commercial objectives through labour management, cost control and revenue growth initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with guests to maximise satisfaction and create memorable experiences.
• Support compliance, safety and responsible service requirements while maintaining the highest operational standards.

About You:

You are an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for food and beverage and a genuine commitment to service excellence. You bring strong leadership capability, commercial awareness and a collaborative approach that allows both guests and team members to feel valued, supported and engaged.

• Proven experience in an Assistant Bar Manager or Food & Beverage leadership position.
• Experience working within bar, restaurant, hotel or high-volume hospitality environments.
• Strong understanding of bar operations, team leadership and service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop and inspire diverse hospitality teams.
• Exceptional guest service skills and a passion for creating memorable experiences.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience managing service standards, operational compliance and workplace procedures.

What We Offer You

• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities across a variety of venues and concepts.
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Large range of discounts across Crown's Restaurants, Bars & Hotels
• The opportunity to work alongside passionate hospitality professionals in a fast‑paced environment.

Applications close: 22nd November

On top of exciting career possibilities, we offer better exposure to experiences and learning. To see our range of benefits and opportunities visit Crown Resorts Careers.

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