Bar Manager - Lead Luxury Beverage & Guest Experience

Salter Brothers Hospitality; Bowral; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across portfolio

Friends and family discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Caring and progressive culture

Career development and mobility

Job summary

Ardour Milton Park Bowral, Bowral NSW, is seeking a Bar Manager to lead daily bar operations and support exceptional events and guest experiences. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager and F&B leadership to maintain elevated hospitality standards across the Polo Bar and Horderns Restaurant.

Join a luxury property with a multi-million-dollar transformation and a strong focus on guest-centric service, staff development, and continuous refinement of the beverage program.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar/beverage management within luxury hospitality.
• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and wine (WSET Level 2 desirable).
• Leadership with a focus on team development and service excellence.
• Proficiency in POS systems and bar management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Guest-focused and storytelling mindset.

Responsibilities

• Curate a premium beverage offering tailored to guest preferences and seasonal themes.
• Recruit, train, and mentor bar staff to deliver exceptional service.
• Build relationships with guests and locals to promote repeat clientele.
• Ensure RSA and health and safety compliance and internal policies across bar operations.
• Oversee stock, supplier relationships, and cost management to optimise margins and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with restaurant, events and hotel teams to provide integrated guest experiences.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and refine the Polo Bar’s offering.

Skills

Bar management

Hospitality leadership

Cocktails & spirits

Wine knowledge

POS systems

Education

WSET Level 2

Tools

Bar management software

Inventory control

Job description

Ardour Milton Park Bowral, Bowral NSW, is seeking a Bar Manager to lead daily bar operations and support exceptional events and guest experiences. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager and F&B leadership to maintain elevated hospitality standards across the Polo Bar and Horderns Restaurant.

Join a luxury property with a multi-million-dollar transformation and a strong focus on guest-centric service, staff development, and continuous refinement of the beverage program.