Bar Supervisor

Alfie's; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across venues

Gym membership discounts

Coaching and mentoring programs

Job summary

Alfie’s Sydney is seeking a hands-on Bar Leadership role to ensure the quality and consistency of every pour, while guiding a skilled bar team. You will set the standard by example, reflect the venue’s tone each shift, and drive guest satisfaction through impeccable service and operational excellence.

You will oversee stock, waste control, and budgeting, while collaborating with the broader Liquid & Larder venues network to maintain best-in-class beverage experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a premium or hatted venue is essential.
• Able to lead with calm under pressure and make quick, confident decisions.
• Demonstrates strong guest service focus and team development.
• Detail oriented with a commitment to consistency and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all cocktails are prepared to specification, every time.
• Lead and direct the bar team with clarity and confidence.
• Maintain a fully stocked bar and manage wet/dry goods and batched products.
• Deliver efficient, professional guest experiences aligned with brand strategy.
• Order and manage stock with focus on waste and budget.
• Reconcile cash up and manage operational administration.
• Communicate seamlessly across the venue team.
• Uphold compliance with relevant legal requirements.
• Host and support floor service as required.

Skills

Premium venue experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Evenings & weekend flexibility

Growth mindset

Job description

Entering via the open-air Terrace and Bar, guests are welcomed into a relaxed yet electric setting serving (possibly) Sydney’s coldest martinis, crisp draught beer and a world-class wine list.

At the rear, the Dining Room comes alive as a theatrical space where sound, art and fire collide, and premium cuts are prepared in full view, glowing red from our dry-age cabinet.

Alfie’s is also home to our in‑house butchery, where we prepare and age the beef served across all six Liquid & Larder venues.

The Role

This is a hands‑on leadership position at the heart of the bar. You will be responsible for the consistency of every pour, the confidence of your team, and the experience of every guest. You will operate with autonomy, set the standard by example, and ensure the bar reflects the tone of the venue it belongs to, every shift, without exception.

Day to Day

• Ensuring all cocktails are prepared to specification, every time
• Leading and directing the bar team with clarity and confidence
• Maintaining a fully stocked bar — wet goods, dry goods, and batched product
• Ensuring efficient, professional guest experiences aligned with brand strategy
• Ordering and managing stock with a keen eye on waste and budget
• Cash up reconciliation and operational administration
• Communicating seamlessly across the full venue team
• Upholding compliance with all relevant legal requirements
• Hosting and supporting floor service as required

About Alfie’s

Entering via the open-air Terrace and Bar, guests are welcomed into a relaxed yet electric setting serving (possibly) Sydney’s coldest martinis, crisp draught beer and a world-class wine list.

At the rear, the Dining Room comes alive as a theatrical space where sound, art and fire collide, and premium cuts are prepared in full view, glowing red from our dry-age cabinet.

Alfie’s is also home to our in‑house butchery, where we prepare and age the beef served across all six Liquid & Larder venues.

The Role

This is a hands‑on leadership position at the heart of the bar. You will be responsible for the consistency of every pour, the confidence of your team, and the experience of every guest. You will operate with autonomy, set the standard by example, and ensure the bar reflects the tone of the venue it belongs to, every shift, without exception.

Day to Day

• Ensuring all cocktails are prepared to specification, every time
• Leading and directing the bar team with clarity and confidence
• Maintaining a fully stocked bar — wet goods, dry goods, and batched product
• Ensuring efficient, professional guest experiences aligned with brand strategy
• Ordering and managing stock with a keen eye on waste and budget
• Cash up reconciliation and operational administration
• Communicating seamlessly across the full venue team
• Upholding compliance with all relevant legal requirements
• Hosting and supporting floor service as required

About You

• Proven experience in a premium or hatted venue — this is essential
• Self‑assured, calm under pressure, and decisive
• A genuine passion for hospitality and the craft of the bar
• Relentless attention to detail, you notice what others miss
• A natural communicator and confident team leader
• Curious, creative, and always looking to push the offering forward
• Available across a flexible roster including evenings and weekends
• A growth mindset — you want to be the best in class, not just competent

What we Offer

• Genuine opportunities for growth and advancement across a respected, expanding hospitality group
• Supportive scheduling that values life outside of work
• Staff discounts across all Liquid & Larder venues — The Rover, Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfie's, Bar Julius, and Lottie
• Access to discounted Virgin Active gym memberships
• Ongoing coaching, development, and mentoring programs
• A team that holds itself to a high standard and supports each other to get there

What we Value

• Teamwork
• Drive
• Growth Mindset
• Accountability
• Respect
• The Desire to Create an Experience