Bar Managers | Cocktail Bartenders

Odd Culture Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Odd Culture Group is seeking passionate Bar Managers and Cocktail Bartenders to join our Sydney venues, from neighbourhood pubs to late-night cocktail bars and live music destinations. You’ll take ownership of operations, lead teams, and craft high-quality cocktails while delivering memorable guest experiences.

You’ll bring pride in your craft, strong communication, and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment. NSW RSA is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending, bar management or a similar hospitality role.
• Pride in your craft and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Strong communication, energy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day bar/venue operations.
• Lead, train and develop the team to build a positive culture.
• Maintain high standards across drinks, service and presentation.
• Manage stock, beverage GP, labour and costs.
• Monitor performance and identify revenue/efficiency improvements.
• Deliver warm, knowledgeable service to guests.

Skills

Bartending

Bar management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

NSW RSA Certification

Job description

Odd Culture Group is looking for passionate and experienced Bar Managers and Cocktail Bartenders to join our venues across Sydney. From neighbourhood pubs and Italian osterias to late-night cocktail bars and live music destinations, our venues each have their own personality. We're looking for people who know their craft, bring great energy and genuinely care about creating memorable hospitality experiences. Whether you're ready to take ownership of a bar or venue, lead a team and drive performance, or bring your cocktail skills and personality behind the bar, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day bar or venue operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Lead, train and develop the team, building a positive and accountable culture
• Maintain high standards across drinks, service, presentation and compliance
• Manage ordering, stock control, beverage GP, labour and operational costs
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue and efficiency
• Work closely with venue management and the wider team to deliver great guest experiences
• Lead from the front, setting the standard for service, teamwork and hospitality
• Prepare and serve high-quality cocktails and beverages consistently
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails
• Deliver warm, engaging and knowledgeable service to guests

About you

• Have previous experience in bartending, bar management or a similar hospitality role
• Take pride in your craft and genuinely enjoy hospitality
• Bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills and good energy
• Are organised, reliable and calm under pressure
• Understand the importance of consistency, cleanliness and attention to detail
• Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting those around you
• Have experience leading teams and managing operational performance
• Hold a current NSW RSA

About us

We're an independent, pokie-free hospitality group behind venues including The Duke, Pleasure Club, Bar Bruno, The Old Fitz, Razz Room, Bistro Grenier, The Imperial Hotel and more. From neighbourhood pubs and restaurants to late-night cocktail bars and live music destinations, our venues are diverse, creative and full of character. We're growing, evolving and always looking for good people who want to make their mark. There's room to develop your skills, explore different concepts and grow your career within the group.