Bar Manager

Edition Hospitality Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Generous staff discount up to 50%

Weekly gratuities paid

Access to WSET training

Opportunity for career growth across a

Job summary

Edition Hospitality Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC is opening a new late night cocktail bar behind Florentino on Mornane Lane. Built for big nights and serious drinks, the venue requires a hands-on Bar Manager to lead operations and drive service excellence.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in premium cocktail bars, with strong cocktail knowledge and a passion for hospitality. You’ll supervise a capable team in a high-energy setting, shaping the drinks program and culture of the venue.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Bar Supervisor, Assistant Bar Manager or Bar Manager in high-volume, premium cocktail bars.
• Strong understanding of cocktail creation and beverage service; ability to drive evolving drinks program.
• Ability to lead a small team during service, guiding both experienced and junior bartenders.
• Work collaboratively within a larger management team.
• Solid knowledge of spirits, wines, and classic cocktails; Italian focus is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bar operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead and develop the team to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Drive service standards and shape the drinks program and venue culture.
• Work independently with professionalism, respect and kindness during rotating rosters.

Skills

Bar management

Leadership

Cocktail mastery

Team supervision

Hospitality excellence

Job description

Edition Hospitality Pty Ltd - Melbourne VIC

edition Hospitality is opening a new late night cocktail bar tucked behind Florentino on Mornane Lane. Built for big nights, great music and serious drinks. Fast paced, high-volume and full of energy, it’s the kind of place you hear about from someone who knows someone, and once you know you’re in!

With a lean towards Italian drinking culture, the bar will bring together a sharp drinks offering, warm hospitality, late-night energy and DJ led soundtrack. Think busy bars, full rooms, fast service and a team that knows how to have a good time while delivering exceptional hospitality.

The Opportunity

We're excited to offer the opportunity to join our opening team as Bar Manager.

This role is suited to an experienced hospitality professional with a background in premium cocktail bars who thrives in fast-paced, guest-focused environments. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll oversee day-to-day bar operations, lead and develop the team, drive service standards and play a key role in shaping the drinks offering and culture of the venue.

Our ideal candidate will have

• 3+ years experience as a Bar Supervisor, Assistant Bar Manager or Bar Manager in high-volume, premium cocktail bars.
• A strong understanding of cocktail creation and beverage service, with the ability to drive an evolving drinks program.
• The confidence to lead a small team during service, guiding both experienced and junior bartenders.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a larger management team.
• A solid knowledge of spirits, wines, and classic cocktails, Italian focus a bonus, and a passion for continued learning.
• Excellent time management and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to keep things running smoothly in a fast‑paced setting.
• An eye for detail and a guest‑first mindset, with a flair for adding personalised touches to the experience.
• A collaborative and positive attitude, with a desire to lead by example and inspire those around you.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and a commitment to high standards of service.
• The ability to work independently, always showing professionalism, respect, and kindness.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including late nights, weekends, and public holidays.

What We Offer

• Flexible rosters
• Competitive remuneration and gratuities paid weekly
• Genuine opportunities to grow your career across the edition Hospitality portfolio
• Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development to support your long‑term career growth
• Access to WSET training
• The opportunity to work alongside some of most respected hospitality professionals
• A collaborative team culture built on respect, professionalism and genuine hospitality
• Opportunities for interstate and cross‑venue opportunities within edition Hospitality
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all edition venues
• Referrals bonuses

Who We Are

Established in 2013 edition is a hospitality group dedicated to delivering memorable restaurant experiences rooted in generosity, warmth, and care. We aspire to influence the hospitality industry in a way that can evolve and grow past the one we inherited. edition's venues are: NOMAD Sydney, NOMAD Melbourne, NOMAD Brisbane, Reine & La Rue, Privé, Florentino Dining Room, Cafe Florentino, Cellar Bar and Ombra.

For more information on our venues, visit www.editiongroup.au.