Bar Operations Chief - Multi-Venue Guest Experience

Merivale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive monthly perks

Staff Cellar – premium wines

Paid parental leave

Unlimited career growth

Merivale Academy

Professional accreditation support

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Merivale is seeking a Head of Bars in Sydney to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple dining and beverage locations. You’ll drive guest experiences, lead front-of-house teams, and partner with senior leaders to align priorities with product innovation and financial targets.

The role demands a strong hospitality leader who can cultivate a collaborative culture, manage costs, and forge supplier relationships while delivering growth across the precinct.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a comparable role within the hospitality industry, managing multiple venues with an F&B focus.
• A people leader with experience guiding teams of different sizes.
• A beverage professional with experience across a wide range of products.
• An operator who enjoys service and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Passion for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operations of all Bars including venue performance, presentation and cleanliness.
• Establishing a collaborative and passionate culture within the teams with a focus on business priorities and product innovation.
• Attracting and leading key talent through effective FOH people practices.
• Delivering revenue generation activities resulting in financial growth.
• Driving guest engagement and recognition including VIPs and regular guests.
• Effective financial management ensuring costs are managed and sales budgets and profit expectations are met.
• Supporting senior teams with supplier relations, contract compliance, product acquisition and brand partnerships.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

People management

Beverage expertise

Guest service orientation

Operations management

Job description

Merivale is seeking a Head of Bars in Sydney to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple dining and beverage locations. You’ll drive guest experiences, lead front-of-house teams, and partner with senior leaders to align priorities with product innovation and financial targets.

The role demands a strong hospitality leader who can cultivate a collaborative culture, manage costs, and forge supplier relationships while delivering growth across the precinct.