Assistant Bar Manager - Curious Bar

W Hotel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual reviews

Exclusive discounts at Marriott hotels

Mentor & buddy program

Career growth opportunities

Prime Melbourne CBD location

Birthday paid day off

Community engagement

Job summary

W Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager for Curious, its award-winning cocktail bar in Melbourne CBD. You will lead the beverage program, coach a talented team and bring bold ideas to life in a distinctive luxury venue.

Whether you are a Head Bartender ready for a new challenge or an Assistant Bar Manager seeking growth, we want to hear from you. The role offers a competitive market salary, annual reviews and exciting career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Victorian RSA is required and Australian working rights (essential).
• Experience as Head Bartender, Bar Supervisor or Assistant Bar Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong cocktail knowledge and experience in premium bars or upscale hospitality.
• Solid understanding of beverage costs, inventory and profitability.
• Hands-on, confident leadership style with focus on people development.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Excellent guest service and guest engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations with the Venue Manager.
• Coach and develop talent and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive seasonal cocktail development and menu innovation.
• Manage inventory, beverage costs, stocktakes and profitability.
• Support rostering and timesheets and improve operational efficiency.
• Elevate Curious's position in Melbourne's cocktail scene.

Skills

Leadership

Bartending

Cocktail knowledge

Team coaching

Hospitality

Job description

Ready to take your bar leadership career to the next level?

W Melbourne is on the lookout for an Assistant Bar Manager to join Curious, our award-winning cocktail bar in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of an exciting beverage program, lead a talented team and bring bold ideas to life in one of Melbourne's most distinctive luxury lifestyle venues.

Whether you're an experienced Head Bartender ready for your next move or an Assistant Bar Manager looking for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you!

Why Choose W Melbourne?

Competitive Market Salary & Annual Reviews: benefit from a competitive salary with a performance-driven bonus and salary review every March.

Exclusive Discounts: generous food & beverages at all Marriott-managed hotels + global Marriott room discounts + 600+ local retailers discounts - all to treat yourself and your loved ones.

Mentor & Buddy Program: we set you up for success with our onboarding program, monthly check-in and Marriott Leadership Development Program.

Career Growth: global and interstate opportunities with Marriott International, across nearly 40 distinct brands in 143+ countries

Prime Melbourne CBD Location: steps from public transport and parking

Birthday Perks: enjoy your special day with a paid day off!

Community Engagement: join W Melbourne’sTake Careinitiatives and make a difference

Award-Winning Workplace: third-consecutive-year Great Place to Work certified, with celebrated hatted restaurants, bars, and event spaces

About the Venue - Curious bar

Connected to our Lobby, Curious is the place to see and be seen in. Music and bold concoctions are paired with a menu full of small bites and sharing plates for an all-night experience. Like falling down a rabbit hole, the bar’s award-winning evocative design is as impressive as the cocktail list. We’re on the lookout for a Head Bartender who will lead the team, amplifying the experience for our culture seekers and late-night revellers.

About the Hotel - W Melbourne

W Melbourne is the rebel between the streets, sitting in the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the iconic Flinders Lane, the luxury hotel takes its design cues from Australia’s cultural capital and providing the back-lane entrance keys to what’s New/Next in the city. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites peel back the layers and revel in the city’s history. There are four electric and daring bars and restaurants within the hotel, plus over 800 square metres of ultra-modern event space. W Melbourne is set to be the place to see and be seen in.

A Glance at What You Will Do

Partner with the Venue Manager to oversee daily bar operations, coach and develop Talent, and deliver exceptional guest experiences

Drive seasonal cocktail development, beverage trends and menu innovation aligning with venue's concept

Manage inventory, beverage costs, stocktakes and profitability of the venue

Support rostering, timesheets approval, operational efficiency and the achievement of financial and guest satisfaction targets.

Bring bold ideas to life and elevate Curious' position in Melbourne's cocktail scene.

What Sets You Up for Success

A current Victorian RSA and full Australian working rights is essential

Previous experience as a Head Bartender, Bar Supervisor, Assistant Bar Manager or similar leadership position.

Strong cocktail knowledge and experience in premium bars or upscale hospitality.

Solid commercial awareness, including beverage costs, inventory and profitability.

A confident, hands-on leadership style with a passion for developing people.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Confidence engaging with guests, and leading and working as part of a team

Embody a polished professionalism with an audacious approach to creativity; and to be a playful individual who is passionate in creating memorable guest experiences.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.