Bar Manager — Lead Team, Events & Guest Experience

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage discounts

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Positive team culture

Job summary

The Pirates Tavern in Williamstown is seeking a Bar Manager for a casual role to oversee the bar and restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and a memorable guest experience on the Williamstown waterfront.

You will lead and develop the hospitality team, manage stock and costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations while contributing to events and promotions and enjoying a supportive, community-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bar/venue management role.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the bar and restaurant, ensuring service standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop a hospitality team through coaching and training.
• Oversee stock control, inventory management and ordering to minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations.
• Build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Plan and execute events and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Health & safety

Staff development

Job description

The Pirates Tavern in Williamstown is seeking a Bar Manager for a casual role to oversee the bar and restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and a memorable guest experience on the Williamstown waterfront.

You will lead and develop the hospitality team, manage stock and costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations while contributing to events and promotions and enjoying a supportive, community-focused culture.