Bar Manager

SCM Partners Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SCM Partners Pty Ltd in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, seeks an experienced Bar Manager to lead a busy late-night venue. You will be on the floor, directing service, managing staff, and maintaining high standards from opening to close in a dynamic hospitality setting.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong experience in pubs/nightlife venues, and a commitment to exceptional customer service during peak periods. Nights and weekends are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Bar Manager or senior hospitality role in high-volume venues.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• RSA Queensland certification or ability to obtain before start.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day and late-night bar operations.
• Manage high-volume service across busy periods.
• Lead and support bartenders and floor staff.
• Coordinate staff breaks, workflow and priorities.
• Maintain exceptional customer service and presentation.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with RSA and liquor licensing.
• Drive staff training and development.
• Collaborate with venue management and security.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume bars

RSA certified

Customer service

Job description

SCM Partners Pty Ltd – Fortitude Valley QLD

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional ready to step into a hands-on leadership role within one of Brisbane's busiest nightlife precincts.

Our client is an established hospitality and entertainment operator with a growing presence across Queensland. Based in the heart of Fortitude Valley, they are looking for experienced Bar Managers to join the leadership team of a high-volume late-night venue.

This is not a role for someone who wants to manage from the sidelines. You'll be on the floor, leading from the front, supporting your team through busy services, maintaining venue standards, and making sure the operation runs smoothly from open through to close.

The successful candidate will have strong experience within bars, nightclubs, pubs, entertainment venues, or other high-volume hospitality environments and understand exactly what it takes to deliver exceptional service when the venue is at capacity.

You'll take responsibility for bar operations, staff leadership, stock control, compliance, customer experience, and maintaining the energy and standards expected from a leading Fortitude Valley venue.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to lead a team, and genuinely enjoy Brisbane's hospitality and nightlife scene, this could be the opportunity for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and oversee day-to-day and late-night bar operations

Manage high-volume bar service across busy trading periods

Lead, motivate, and support bartenders and floor staff throughout service

Coordinate staff positioning, breaks, workflow, and operational priorities

Maintain exceptional customer service and presentation standards

Ensure bars are set up, stocked, and ready for service

Oversee opening and closing procedures

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering, rotation, and inventory control

Minimise stock loss, wastage, and operational inefficiencies

Maintain strong beverage presentation and service standards

Assist with staff training, onboarding, and ongoing development

Provide clear direction and support to team members during high-pressure periods

Work closely with venue management, security, and other operational teams

Respond professionally to customer enquiries, complaints, and incidents

Maintain a safe and well-managed environment for staff and patrons

Ensure compliance with RSA requirements and relevant liquor licensing obligations

Maintain cleanliness, presentation, and operational standards across all bar areas

Assist with functions, events, activations, and major trading nights

Contribute ideas to improve service, efficiency, customer experience, and venue performance

Take genuine ownership of your shift and lead from the front

ABOUT YOU

Previous experience in a Bar Manager, Duty Manager, Supervisor, or senior hospitality position

Strong experience within high-volume bars, nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, or entertainment venues

Confident managing busy late-night services

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct a team

Hands-on management style and comfortable working alongside your team

Excellent understanding of bar operations and beverage service

Strong knowledge of stock control, wastage, and inventory management

Current Queensland RSA or ability to obtain one prior to commencement

Sound understanding of responsible service and liquor licensing requirements

Confident dealing with customers and resolving issues professionally

Able to remain calm and make decisions in fast-paced environments

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Reliable, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership

Available to work nights, weekends, and peak hospitality trading periods

Professional presentation and a genuine passion for hospitality

Experience within Brisbane or Fortitude Valley nightlife will be highly regarded

You understand that great hospitality is created on the floor, not from behind a desk

WHAT’S ON OFFER

Competitive salary package based on experience

Join an established hospitality and entertainment operator

Work within one of Brisbane's best-known nightlife precincts

Genuine leadership responsibility and operational ownership

Work alongside an experienced venue and hospitality team

Opportunity to develop your management experience within a growing hospitality group

Exposure to major events, activations, and busy late-night trade

Supportive management environment with clear operational expectations

Long-term career opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional

A role suited to someone who genuinely enjoys the energy of hospitality, entertainment, and nightlife

Please note: this is a full-time, venue-based position in Fortitude Valley. The role requires regular night and weekend availability.