Lead, Event Staffing & Bar Operations

BBR AGENCY Pty Ltd; The Rocks; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BBR Agency is an event production, placemaking and activation agency based in The Rocks. We are seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to lead staffing and bar operations behind Sydney's largest festivals.

You will recruit, onboard and supervise staff, brief teams, manage rosters across multiple zones, and ensure RSA compliance, safety and high service standards during live events. Evening and weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong rostering, scheduling and staff briefing experience.
• Current NSW RSA certificate and knowledge of alcohol compliance.
• Food safety knowledge.
• Strong budget tracking and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of NSW employment law, award conditions and casual workforce compliance.
• Vendor management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Festival or large outdoor event experience in fast-paced, multi-zone environments.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard casual and full-time event staff for up to 60-80 people.
• Forecast staffing by zone and build rosters across zones and shifts.
• Brief and train staff; prepare materials and assign reporting lines.
• Manage staffing in real time during events.
• Oversee bar and alcohol operations; ensure high service standards.
• Ensure RSA compliance and licence conditions; raise issues when needed.
• Plan alcohol stock and manage inventory; coordinate supplier orders.
• Reconcile takings and revenue.
• Track staffing budget; perform staff cost analysis and variance reporting.

Skills

Staff rostering

Scheduling

Staff briefing

Budget tracking

MS 365

Vendor management

Event operations

Detail-focused

Time management

Education

NSW RSA certificate

Tools

Rostering software

Microsoft 365

Job description

BBR Agency is an event production, placemaking and activation agency based in The Rocks. We are seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to lead staffing and bar operations behind Sydney's largest festivals.

You will recruit, onboard and supervise staff, brief teams, manage rosters across multiple zones, and ensure RSA compliance, safety and high service standards during live events. Evening and weekend work is expected.