Bar Manager

Communion Brewing Co; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Communion Brewing Co, Burnie, Tasmania, seeks a passionate Bar Manager to lead the front of house and oversee day-to-day operations of a 120-seat restaurant and full bar.

You will drive service standards, manage stock, support training, and ensure exceptional experiences for locals and visitors alike. A rotating roster including weekends and holidays is required, with a focus on safety and presentation.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for craft beer, wine, food and creating memorable customer experiences.
• Confident hospitality enthusiast with a warm and informed approach to customer service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, staff and suppliers.
• Proactive problem solver who remains calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate, coach and develop team members.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Venue Manager to support day-to-day operation and overall success of the venue.
• Leading, coaching and developing the front of house team while maintaining a hands-on management presence.
• Taking ownership of bar operations, service standards and team performance during shifts.
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences and confidently managing customer concerns and operational challenges.
• Assisting with bar ordering, stock control, inventory systems and supplier relationships while maintaining high presentation and cleanliness standards.
• Ensuring all opening and closing procedures are completed accurately, including cash handling, till reconciliation, security and venue compliance requirements.
• Driving a positive team culture through strong leadership, clear communication, staff development and commitment to workplace health and safety.

Skills

Craft beer passion

Customer experience

Leadership

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Roster availability

Stock management

Cash handling

Problem solving

Team development

Job description

As we move into the busiest time of year, we’re keen for a passionate, experienced and efficient Bar Manager to join the team and help provide the best experience for customers.

Communion Brewing Co is a vibrant brew pub in the seaside town of Burnie, Tasmania. We’re proud to provide a beautiful space and warm welcome for loyal locals and tourists to come as they are, to sit back, catch up, wind down, romance and debate over good food and award-winning beers.

Our 500L brewery, 120 seat restaurant (with full bar offering), and relaxed beer garden keep the punters happy, and we’ve become a key venue for events and functions.

You will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Venue Manager to support the day-to-day operation and overall success of the venue
• Leading, coaching and developing the front of house team while maintaining a hands-on management presence
• Taking ownership of bar operations, service standards and team performance during shifts
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences and confidently managing customer concerns and operational challenges
• Assisting with bar ordering, stock control, inventory systems and supplier relationships while maintaining high presentation and cleanliness standards
• Ensuring all opening and closing procedures are completed accurately, including cash handling, till reconciliation, security and venue compliance requirements
• Driving a positive team culture through strong leadership, clear communication, staff development and a commitment to workplace health and safety

About you:

• Genuine passion for craft beer, wine, food and creating memorable customer experiences
• Confident hospitality enthusiast with a warm and informed approach to customer service
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, staff and suppliers
• Excellent attention to detail and organised approach (we run a tight ship!)
• Available and willing to work a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop team members
• A proactive problem solver who remains calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
• High standards of presentation, cleanliness and venue compliance
• Confidence managing stock, ordering, cash handling and day-to-day operational responsibilities
• Reliable, accountable and willing to take ownership of outcomes rather than simply complete tasks

Key Dates, Information and Offer:

• All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality
• Growing business with training opportunities