Bar Supervisor - Modus Merewether

Modus Operandi Brewing Co.; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Leadership pathway into management

Beer education

Staff discounts

Shift drink

Job summary

Modus Operandi Brewing Co. in Merewether, NSW is seeking a Bar Supervisor to lead the bar team on shift and keep our 36 taps flowing.

This hands-on role involves pouring beer, training staff, managing the cellar, and delivering a great guest experience on a 15–25 hour weekly roster with casual pay.

If you’re passionate about craft beer and customer service, you’ll thrive in our friendly, community-minded venue near the beach.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of bartending in a busy venue with some supervisory or senior bartender experience.
• A NSW RSA competency card (essential).
• Genuine interest in craft beer and cocktail skills to back it up.
• Keg and cellar experience, or willingness to learn.
• Calm, positive attitude under pressure and a friendly, guest-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the bar team on shift by delegating sections, running breaks and keeping service fast and friendly during busy periods.
• Lead from the front behind the bar, pouring beer, making cocktails and serving guests.
• Make sure the team knows the tap list and can guide guests through styles, tasting paddles and new releases.
• Look after the cellar and taps, including keg changes, line checks, gas and glassware standards, so every beer tastes the way the brewers intended.
• Open and close the bar, including setup, pack-down, cleaning and handover.
• Support bar service for functions and events.
• Help with stock counts, restocking and ordering as required.
• Train and support newer bar staff on shift.
• Uphold RSA and licensing requirements at all times, and step in to manage difficult situations calmly.

Skills

Bartending

Supervisory experience

Craft beer knowledge

Cocktail skills

Keg & cellar experience

Calm under pressure

Weekend/evening availability

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Description

About Modus

Modus is an independent, award-winning craft brewery that started on Sydney's Northern Beaches and now calls Newcastle home. Our Merewether venue sits alongside a fully operational brewery. It holds up to 300 guests and pours brewery-fresh beer from 36 taps, including our non-alcoholic NORT range and limited local-only releases, plus cocktails, wine and spirits. Sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do.

The Role

We’re looking for a Bar Supervisor to lead the bar team on shift and keep our 36 taps flowing. It’s a hands-on role, and you’ll be behind the bar pouring alongside the crew. You’ll also run the bar during your shifts, looking after the team, service standards, the cellar and the guest experience. At 15-25 hours a week, it’s a great fit for an experienced bartender who wants leadership experience with flexibility.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise the bar team on shift by delegating sections, running breaks and keeping service fast and friendly during busy periods.
• Lead from the front behind the bar, pouring beer, making cocktails and serving guests.
• Make sure the team knows the tap list and can guide guests through styles, tasting paddles and new releases.
• Look after the cellar and taps, including keg changes, line checks, gas and glassware standards, so every beer tastes the way the brewers intended.
• Open and close the bar, including setup, pack-down, cleaning and handover.
• Support bar service for functions and events.
• Help with stock counts, restocking and ordering as required.
• Train and support newer bar staff on shift.
• Uphold RSA and licensing requirements at all times, and step in to manage difficult situations calmly.
• Handle guest feedback and escalade issues to management where needed.

What You’ll Bring

• At least (1-2) years of bartending experience in a busy venue, with some supervisory or senior bartender experience.
• A current NSW RSA competency card (essential).
• A genuine interest in craft beer, and cocktail skills to back it up.
• Keg and cellar experience, or a willingness to learn it properly.
• A calm, positive attitude under pressure and a friendly, guest-first approach.
• Confidence using POS systems.
• Availability for weekends and evenings, as these are our busiest periods.

Why Modus

• Get flexible casual hours, 15-25 a week, with a roster that works around you.
• Receive competitive casual pay.
• Get leadership experience and a clear pathway into management roles within Modus.
• Join brewery tours and beer education so you know the product from grain to glass.
• Enjoy staff discounts on food, beer and merch, plus a shift drink.
• Work in a modern, sustainably built venue a short walk from the beach, with a fun, community-minded crew.