Bars Manager - Byron Bay

Far East Company Pty Ltd; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Far East Company in Byron Bay is seeking an energetic Bar Manager to oversee two bars, Hutong Harrys and Bang Bang Byron Bay, in a thriving coastal scene. The role leads a dynamic team across two venues, with scope to train and mentor staff while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

Located in Byron Bay, the candidate should bring leadership, a passion for cocktails, and strong organisational skills to ensure smooth operations and high service standards in a lively bar environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to train, mentor and inspire teams.
• Passion for cocktails, spirits, wines and beers.
• Good organisation and planning, whilst enabling others to work efficiently and cohesively.
• Initiate training and mentoring for staff to encourage development.

Responsibilities

• Be a team player and highly focused.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Create a positive and proactive work environment.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.
• Maintain a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Jump on the floor to assist the floor team.
• Enjoy a smaller and interactive cocktail bar environment that enhances guests’ experience.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Cocktails & drinks

Organisation & planning

Communication

Job description

The Far East Company in Byron Bay is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Bar Manager to oversee two Bars within it's most popular venues in Byron Bay. Hutong Harrys and Bang Bang Byron Bay.

Our expanding group has venues stretching from Noosa, through Brisbane, Byron Bay, East Ballina and Coffs Harbour.

Whilst the Far East Company expects a strong work ethic and commitment, they also recognise the need for a positive work/life balance to allow for premium work conditions and job satisfaction. And for those from afar looking for a potential seachange, why not consider a move to the beautiful and iconic Byron Bay to join a loyal and hardworking team.

As a Bar Manager candidate you will:

• have leadership experience with a proven ability to train, mentor and inspire teams
• have a passion for all things cocktails, spirits, wines and beers
• Incorporate good organisation and planning, whilst working alongside and enabling other leaders and staff to work efficiently and cohesively.
• initiate training and mentoring for staff to encourage and facilitate development for all the team

The successful candidates will be:

• a team player and highly focused
• have the ability to work under pressure
• able to create a positive and proactive work environment
• have strong communication and organisational skills
• havea 'can do' attitude
• can jump on the floor to provide assistance to the floor team
• enjoy a smaller and interactive cocktail bar environment which allows your fun and charismatic demeanour to enhance the guests' experience.

Wage negotiable for the right applicants and based on experience.