Bar Manager: Craft Cocktails & Team Leadership

Pony Dining; The Rocks; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pony Dining is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead our cocktail programme and bar team at The Rocks, NSW. You will partner with group leadership to shape guest experiences, build a premium beverage program and ensure consistent quality across all service moments.

You will own daily bar operations, cost menus, train staff, and drive standards for presentation, hospitality and responsible service of alcohol.

Qualifications

• Proven Bar Manager or senior bartending experience in premium venues.
• Strong cocktail creation skills with a commercial approach to menus.
• Organised and composed leadership during high-volume service.
• Guest-first hospitality mindset and memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar organisation, equipment requirements and stock systems.
• Develop and cost cocktail and beverage menus.
• Identify practical improvements to workflow, service and presentation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of the bar team.
• Maintain recipes and preparation standards for consistent delivery.
• Monitor beverage costs and maintain bar hygiene and safety.

Skills

Bar management

Cocktail creation

Team leadership

Beverage costing

Stock management

Guest engagement

Education

NSW RSA certification

Tools

Lightspeed POS

Job description

Pony Dining is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead our cocktail programme and bar team at The Rocks, NSW. You will partner with group leadership to shape guest experiences, build a premium beverage program and ensure consistent quality across all service moments.

You will own daily bar operations, cost menus, train staff, and drive standards for presentation, hospitality and responsible service of alcohol.