Hands-On Venue Manager — Lead a Premier Cocktail Bar

Bar 1880; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ownership & autonomy

Unique Sydney cocktail venue

Job summary

Bar 1880 in Sydney's CBD is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive the venue’s success.

You will oversee service, develop the team, manage budgets and labour, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while meeting commercial targets in a premium cocktail environment.

You’ll own events, collaborate with ownership, maintain standards in beverage quality and compliance, and report regularly to the Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as Venue Manager, Bar Manager or similar role.
• Experience in premium bars or cocktail venues.
• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits and professional bartending techniques.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Commercial understanding of hospitality financials and成本 control.
• NSW RSA certification.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, decisive and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the venue's day-to-day operations and performance.
• Lead from the floor, delivering exceptional service and guest experience.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage financials: revenue, budgets, labour, stock, profitability.
• Plan and deliver private functions and events.
• Collaborate with Brand & Growth Manager to drive sales.
• Maintain standards in venue presentation, beverage quality and compliance.
• Provide regular performance reporting and communicate with the Director.

Skills

Venue management

Leadership

Financial management

Guest experience

Communication

Job description

Bar 1880 in Sydney's CBD is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive the venue’s success.

You will oversee service, develop the team, manage budgets and labour, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while meeting commercial targets in a premium cocktail environment.

You’ll own events, collaborate with ownership, maintain standards in beverage quality and compliance, and report regularly to the Director.