BAR MANAGER

ESCA Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalia, Sydney's celebrated dining destination, is searching for a Bar Manager to lead the bar team at ESCA Group's flagship venue. You will drive guest experiences, elevate the beverage program, and oversee daily bar operations across lunch, dinner, and weekends.

We seek a proven restaurant-bar professional with RSA in NSW, experience in high-end or award-winning venues, strong costing and stock control, calm leadership, and a team-first mindset to thrive within Sydney's fast-growing hospitality

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a restaurant bar (not just pubs/clubs).
• Experience in hatted or award recognised venues is preferred.
• Operational discipline (costing, stock control, GP) with a creative mindset.
• Calm leadership, clear communication, and a team-first approach.
• Current NSW RSA is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar service across busy lunch/dinner and weekends; maintain spec and pace
• Build, cost, and maintain cocktail lists and beverage offering. You will work closely with the venues Head Sommelier.
• Train, roster, and develop the bar team; deliver sharp pre-service briefs
• Own ordering, stocktakes, supplier relationships, and COGS reporting
• Uphold RSA, hygiene, and a positive, professional team culture
• Manage the daily operations ensuring that the talent is briefed on the service expectations.
• Empowers the team to provide excellent customer service and acts as the guest service role model for the bar.

Skills

Restaurant bar experience

Leadership

RSA NSW

Costing and stock control

Job description

Aalia is searching for the next Bar Manager to help drive the continued success of Sydney's most celebrated dining destinations

Aalia offers a dining experience unlike any other. We are seeking a true champion of hospitality to lead our bar team as Bar Manager at ESCA Group's flagship venue.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences, elevating our beverage offering, and contributing to the continued success of one of Sydney's most celebrated restaurants.

If you find joy in taking care of others and have a passion for all things beverage and hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

Since opening our doors, Aalia has become synonymous with exceptional dining and service. By joining Aalia, you'll become part of ESCA Group, one of Sydney's fastest-growing hospitality groups, offering exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

What you'll do

Lead bar service across busy lunch/dinner and weekends; maintain spec and pace

Build, cost, and maintain cocktail lists and beverage offering. You will work closely with the venues Head Sommelier.

Train, roster, and develop the bar team; deliver sharp pre-service briefs

Own ordering, stocktakes, supplier relationships, and COGS reporting

Uphold RSA, hygiene, and a positive, professional team culture

Manage the daily operations ensuring that the talent is briefed on the service expectations.

Empowers the team to provide excellent customer service and acts as the guest service role model for the bar.

What you'll bring

Essential: Proven experience working in a restaurant bar (not just pubs/clubs)

Preferred: Experience in hatted or award recognised venues

Operational discipline (costing, stock control, GP) with a creative mindset

Calm leadership, clear communication, and a team-first approach

Current NSW RSA (required)

This is a great opportunity to showcase your abilities at one of Sydney's best Restaurants, with a rapidly expanding hospitality group.