Grand Bar Venue Leader - Premium Beverages & Events

Stamford Hotels and Resorts; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Complimentary dry cleaning

Complimentary onsite car parking

Shifts with meals

Job summary

Stamford Grand Adelaide is seeking an energetic, commercially driven Venue/Bar Manager to lead Grand Bar and drive premium beverage service in a high‑volume hospitality setting.

You will manage a passionate team, deliver memorable experiences, and continually identify opportunities to grow revenue while maintaining exceptional standards. RSA compliance and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience managing a premium bar, hotel bar, pub or high volume hospitality venue.
• Strong knowledge of premium beverages, wines, spirits, cocktails and bar operations.
• Experience managing busy beverage‑focused venues.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate hospitality teams.
• Strong financial acumen including labour management, beverage cost control and revenue generation.
• Excellent guest engagement and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience planning promotions, entertainment or special events is highly regarded.
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).
• Knowledge of liquor licensing legislation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high performing bar team through coaching, mentoring and development.
• Create a fun, energetic and customer-focused team culture.
• Recruit, onboard and develop future hospitality leaders.
• Lead by example through exceptional guest engagement and service.
• Oversee the daily operation of Grand Bar.
• Ensure premium beverage and cocktail service standards are consistently delivered.
• Maintain exceptional venue presentation and atmosphere.
• Manage opening, closing and cash handling procedures.
• Oversee beverage quality, stock rotation and cellar management.
• Drive cocktail standards and beverage innovation.
• Maximise beverage sales and venue profitability.
• Develop promotions, activations, themed events and entertainment offerings.
• Analyse venue performance and identify revenue opportunities.
• Manage labour costs through rostering.
• Monitor beverage cost percentages and minimise wastage.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Create memorable guest experiences that encourage repeat visitation.
• Build relationships with regular guests and VIP clientele.
• Professionally resolve guest concerns.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve service standards.
• Ensure compliance with RSA legislation, liquor licensing requirements, food safety standards and WHS legislation.
• Maintain venue documentation and compliance records.

Skills

Premium beverages

Bar operations

Leadership

Guest engagement

Financial acumen

RSA

Liquor licensing

Promotions/events

Staff rostering

Job description

Stamford Grand Adelaide is seeking an energetic, commercially driven Venue/Bar Manager to lead Grand Bar and drive premium beverage service in a high‑volume hospitality setting.

You will manage a passionate team, deliver memorable experiences, and continually identify opportunities to grow revenue while maintaining exceptional standards. RSA compliance and strong leadership are essential.