Bar Program Director - Luxury Dining Launch

Crown Resorts Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Generous team member benefits

Competitive remuneration & incentives

Prestigious brand exposure

Job summary

Crown Resorts Limited is opening a landmark Mott 32 venue in Melbourne. We are seeking a Bar Manager to lead the beverage program and bar operations from pre-opening through ongoing operations, delivering innovative cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic offerings.

You will manage purchasing, inventory, supplier relationships and a high-performing team while ensuring top-tier guest experiences and strict compliance with liquor and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a Bar Manager, Beverage Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Experience within luxury restaurants, fine dining venues, premium hotels or internationally recognised hospitality brands.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and contemporary beverage trends.
• Demonstrated experience managing ordering, inventory control, stock management and beverage cost performance.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with the ability to build a positive and high-performing culture.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven ability to drive revenue and optimise profitability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and guest engagement skills.
• Experience within pre-opening hospitality projects will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful pre-opening, launch and ongoing operation of the Mott 32 bar program.
• Develop and deliver an innovative cocktail, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage offering aligned to the Mott 32 brand.
• Drive beverage quality, consistency and presentation standards across all service periods.
• Manage beverage purchasing, inventory control, stocktakes and relationships to optimise profitability and minimise wastage.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and evolving guest preferences to ensure the beverage program remains relevant, innovative and market-leading.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop a high-performing team of bartenders and beverage professionals.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Executive Chef to create seamless food and beverage experiences.
• Maintain compliance with liquor licensing, food safety and responsible service requirements while upholding the highest operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality industry knowledge

Beverage expertise

Commercial acumen

Guest engagement

Team development

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Crown Resorts Limited is opening a landmark Mott 32 venue in Melbourne. We are seeking a Bar Manager to lead the beverage program and bar operations from pre-opening through ongoing operations, delivering innovative cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic offerings.

You will manage purchasing, inventory, supplier relationships and a high-performing team while ensuring top-tier guest experiences and strict compliance with liquor and safety standards.