Bar Supervisor: Lead High-Volume Team & Guest Experience

Swillhouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Swillhouse Sydney is seeking a Bar Supervisor to support the venue management team and ensure the efficient, profitable operation of the bar while upholding high standards of service and guest experience.

You will lead and mentor staff, maintain the bar systems during service, and drive consistency in drink quality, speed and accuracy. The role demands calm under pressure and a hands-on approach on shift.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading bar teams in high-volume venues.
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
• Extensive knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer.
• Strong bartending skills emphasizing speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Calm under pressure with a hospitality-focused mindset.
• Shows leadership, accountability, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and hold the team accountable with clear direction.
• Provide tools for junior staff to perform to standards.
• Ensure quality guest experience and drink standards.
• Maintain Swillhouse systems during service.
• Maintain venue presentation and cleanliness.
• Provide on-shift training and mentoring to juniors.
• Conduct spec and pour tests to uphold standards.
• Manage stock rotation to minimise wastage.
• Oversee storage areas and weekly defrosts and deep cleans.

Skills

Team Leadership

Staff Training

Bartending

Cocktail Knowledge

Calm Under Pressure

Guest Service

Time Management

Hygiene

Job description

Swillhouse Sydney is seeking a Bar Supervisor to support the venue management team and ensure the efficient, profitable operation of the bar while upholding high standards of service and guest experience.

You will lead and mentor staff, maintain the bar systems during service, and drive consistency in drink quality, speed and accuracy. The role demands calm under pressure and a hands-on approach on shift.