Assistant Bar Manager | Wishbone - New Restaurant Opening

Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Collective is opening Wishbone in Melbourne's CBD and seeks an Assistant Bar Manager to lead opening bar operations with a focus on service quality and guest satisfaction.

You will manage on-floor service, inventory, and staff coordination, ensuring consistent standards during peak periods and holidays, with opportunities for growth within our renowned hospitality portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Bar Manager in a premium venue.
• Strong knowledge in cocktails, beer and spirits.
• Experience with ordering and stocktake.
• Exceptional service skills and guest focused.
• Adaptable and able to perform in high-pressured service periods.
• Proven ability in building effective relationships.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation.
• Available and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts.
• Must possess a valid RSA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a best-in-class experience for guests and crew; ensure a high standard of service and bar operations.

Skills

Bar management experience

Cocktails knowledge

Stock ordering

Guest service

Adaptability

Relationship building

Time management

Communication & presentation

Weekend & public holiday availability

RSA certificate

Job description

About Wishbone
Coming this November, Wishbone is the newest concept from Lucas Collective, bringing the energy, flavour and buzz of Hong Kong’s street food culture and neighbourhood diners to Melbourne’s CBD. We’re building our team from the ground up, offering the opportunity to join from day one and play a key role in bringing this exciting new venue to life.
About Lucas Collective
Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.
About the Opportunity:
We are looking for the industry’s best Assistant Bar Manager to join our opening team to deliver a best-in-class experience for both our guests and crew. You will ensure a high standard of service and bar operations.
The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Bar Manager in a premium venue
• Strong knowledge in cocktails, beer and spirits
• Experience with ordering and stocktake
• Exceptional service skills and guest focused
• Adaptable and able to perform in high-pressured service periods
• Proven ability in building effective relationships
• Organisational and time management skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation
• Available and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• Must possess a valid RSA certificate

Working with Lucas Collective:
At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.
Interested?
For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visit www.lucascollective.com.

Proudly founder-owned and led, we are an acclaimed independent hospitality collective, with a portfolio that includes Australia’s most beloved and exciting concepts — spanning restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and other experiential offerings. Lucas Collective is brought to you by renowned restaurateur Chris Lucas.

At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.

Proudly founder-owned and led, we are an acclaimed independent hospitality collective, with a portfolio that includes Australia's most beloved and exciting concepts — spanning restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and other experiential offerings. Lucas Collective is brought to you by renowned restaurateur Chris Lucas.

At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.