Bar Manager – High-Volume Venue, Guest Experience Lead

EVT Connect Hospitality; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company

Career development opportunities

Industry discounts

Job summary

EVT Connect Hospitality seeks a Bars Manager to lead bartending and floor service teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving revenue while achieving financial targets.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong people management, and compliance with liquor licensing, RSA and WHS. Reports to the Venues Manager and collaborates with the Director of Restaurants & Bars.

Qualifications

• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume bars and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the bartending and floor service teams.
• Set clear expectations for performance, behavior, presentation and accountability.
• Build team capability in product knowledge, sales techniques and guest engagement.
• Recruit, onboard, train and coach team members to continuously improve performance and service standards.
• Manage staffing levels, rostering and deployment to meet operational and financial requirements.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Crowd management

Problem solving

Hospitality systems

Education

Diploma in Hospitality / Hotel Management

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

EVT Connect Hospitality seeks a Bars Manager to lead bartending and floor service teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving revenue while achieving financial targets.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong people management, and compliance with liquor licensing, RSA and WHS. Reports to the Venues Manager and collaborates with the Director of Restaurants & Bars.