Bar and Restaurant Manager – Plus 5

Hospitality One; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plus 5, a vibrant riverside bar in South Wharf, is seeking a Bar and Restaurant Manager to oversee daily bar operations, ensure exceptional drinks and service, and foster a collaborative team culture. The role blends front-of-house leadership with on-floor management to deliver an outstanding guest experience. You will lead the team, manage stock and inventory, train staff, coordinate with venue management on specials and promotions, and drive smooth operations that reflect the Plus 5 standard.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Bar Manager or similar role.
• Strong cocktail knowledge and quality focus.
• Leadership and teamwork to develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage stock, staffing and service flow.
• Positive, energetic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team to deliver exceptional drinks and service.
• Manage stock, ordering, and inventory to keep operations efficient.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all cocktails and beverages.
• Work closely with the management team to align on specials and promotions.
• Train and develop staff to maintain high standards and team morale.
• Drive smooth operations, ensuring a seamless customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Cocktail knowledge

Stock management

Team leadership

Guest service

Job description

As Bar and Restaurant Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day bar operations, ensuring quality drinks, efficient service and a great team culture. You'll work collaboratively with venue management to execute drink specials, maintain stock levels and provide an outstanding guest experience. This role is a hybrid role with time spent both behind the bar and on the floor managing the team and looking after guests.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the team to deliver exceptional drinks and service.
• Manage stock, ordering, and inventory to keep operations efficient.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all cocktails and beverages.
• Work closely with the management team to align on specials and promotions.
• Train and develop staff to maintain high standards and team morale.
• Drive smooth operations, ensuring a seamless customer experience.

About you

• Proven experience as a Bar Manager, Head Bartender, Restaurant Manager or similar role.
• Strong cocktail knowledge with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to create a supportive, high-performing team.
• Organisational abilities to manage stock, staffing, and service flow.
• A positive, energetic attitude that enhances the Plus 5 experience.

About us

Plus 5 is a vibrant riverside bar located in South Wharf. We are quality-driven, focusing on delivering top-tier drinks and being part of a team that values leadership and development.