Assistant Bar Managers and Head Bartenders

ESCA Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff dining discounts

Birthday leave

Career growth across Esca Group

People-focused culture

Job summary

Esca Group in Sydney is expanding its opening team, seeking experienced Assistant Bar Manager or Head Bartender to lead service and beverage standards.

You'll manage daily bar operations, train and mentor the team, ensure stock integrity, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting. The role requires Australian working rights and availability evenings, weekends, and public holidays, with staff dining discounts and other benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Comprehensive understanding of wine, spirits and cocktail composition.
• Experience in stock control, with strong organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train and lead a team.
• Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of bar operations.
• Lead service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Deliver exceptional cocktails and memorable guest experiences.
• Train, mentor, and motivate the bar team.
• Maintain high standards of beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with venue procedures, licensing requirements, and service standards.
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive, professional team culture.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Hospitality knowledge

Stock control

Cocktail knowledge

Attention to detail

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Australian working rights

Job description

Assistant Bar Managers and Head Bartenders

We're looking for experienced hospitality leaders to join our opening team. Whether you're an Assistant Bar Manager or Head Bartender, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional service, supporting your team, and helping establish a standout bar operation from day one.

New Restaurant & Bar | Oxford Street

We're looking for experienced hospitality leaders to join our opening team. Whether you're an Assistant Bar Manager or Head Bartender, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional service, supporting your team, and helping establish a standout bar operation from day one.

About the Roles

Working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you will help lead service, maintain exceptional beverage standards, and contribute to a positive and professional team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of bar operations

• Lead service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Deliver exceptional cocktails and memorable guest experiences

• Train, mentor, and motivate the bar team

• Maintain high standards of beverage quality, consistency, and presentation

• Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management

• Ensure compliance with venue procedures, licensing requirements, and service standards

• Lead by example and contribute to a positive, professional team culture

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role

• Comprehensive understanding of wine, spirits and cocktail composition

• Experience in stock control, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to train and lead a team

• Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences

• Available to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays

• Full Australian working rights

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career growth and development across the Esca Group

• Staff dining and beverage discounts across all our venues

• Enjoy your birthday off with Birthday Leave

• A positive, supportive, and people-focused culture committed to excellence in hospitality

Become part of Esca, a growing hospitality group with a collection of distinctive venues across Sydney.