Bar Manager

THE TRUSTEE FOR SMB TRUST; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Strong team culture

Job summary

Sons of Mary in Brighton, VIC, is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead day-to-day bar operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner, ensuring safety, quality service and a vibrant guest experience.

You will supervise a bar and service team, manage stock, assist budget and forecast, and drive improvements while upholding liquor licensing and safety standards in a fast-paced venue.

Qualifications

• Formal hospitality training is advantageous but not required.
• Proven experience in bar/hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and rostering skills.
• Understanding of stock control, margins and budgeting.
• Excellent guest service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the bar including opening/closing the venue.
• Maintain service standards for food, beverages and guest experience.
• Oversee cocktaile, coffee service and bar throughput during breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Lead and coach bar/service team, rostering, training and performance management.
• Monitor liquor licensing compliance, health & safety, and hygiene standards.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for bar operations.

Skills

Bar management

Leadership

Stock control

Coffee service

Guest experience

Education

Diploma in Hospitality

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Bar Manager – Sons of Mary, Brighton VIC 3186 Full-time | $75,000- $85,000 p.a. About us Sons of Mary is a vibrant dining and bar venue in Brighton, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We deliver a high-quality food and beverage offering, host events, DJs and special activations, and pride ourselves on an exceptional guest experience and team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day operation of the bar area including opening and closing of the venue, ensuring safe, clean, and efficient bar operations.
• Maintain service standards for food & beverage presentation, guest experience, and bar flow.
• Oversee service and preparation both cocktails, bar-drinks and specialty coffee/latte service during breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
• Manage event nights, DJs or special activations and coordinate staffing, service flow, set-up and breakdown.
• Lead, coach and supervise bar and service team members; ensure training, performance standards and staff rostering meet the business’s needs.
• Monitor stock control, ordering, delivery, inventory reconciliation, wastage and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with liquor licensing, health & safety regulations, hygiene, fire and workplace-safety standards.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the bar operations; contribute to revenue growth, cost-control and profit-improvement initiatives.
• Handle guest feedback, complaints or incidents in a timely and professional manner; maintain high levels of guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with kitchen, front-of-house, event and management teams to ensure seamless service and delivery across the venue.
• Maintain and drive staff culture and service excellence; help build a strong, supportive and motivated team.
• Lead opening and closing procedures; ensure bar and venue equipment, stock and infrastructure are maintained and in good working order.
• Contribute to marketing, promotional and social-media initiatives for bar events and specials.

Requirements / Skills & Experience

• A relevant hospitality qualification (Diploma) would be an advantage.

3 years relevant experience may substitute formal qualification

• Proven experience in a bar or hospitality venue management role (ideally minimum 1 year in a supervisory or managerial capacity).
• Strong hands-on skills across bar service, coffee service, beverage preparation and guest interaction; you are as comfortable shaking a cocktail as you are pouring a soy decaf latte.
• Demonstrated leadership skills: team supervision, rostering, training, performance management and building culture.
• Solid financial acumen: experience with stock control, cost of goods, margin monitoring, inventory management and budget contributions.
• Thorough understanding of liquor licensing laws, workplace health & safety, hygiene standards and other regulatory obligations.
• Excellent customer service and guest-experience focus; confident in dealing with guest complaints and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Flexible to work rotating roster, mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• High level of initiative, ability to think and react quickly, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced venue environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across teams and drive continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• A competitive salary reflective of the role and responsibility.

$75,000-$85,000 p.a.

• Employee discount and other benefits.
• A dynamic, evolving venue with strong team culture, growth opportunities and a quality offering.
• Opportunity to lead in a high-energy environment and influence the guest experience and team performance.