Mott 32 | Bar Manager

Crown Resorts; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on shift

Generous team member benefits

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Crown Resorts is seeking a Bar Manager to lead the beverage program for the Australian debut of Mott 32. You will oversee pre-opening through ongoing operations, shaping cocktail development, wine selection and inventory management to deliver world-class guest experiences.

You will report to the General Manager, manage a high-performing team, and maintain high standards of service, compliance and profitability in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Bar Manager, Beverage Manager or similar role.
• Experience in luxury restaurants, fine-dining venues, premium hotels or internationally recognised brands.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and contemporary beverage trends.
• Experience managing ordering, inventory control, stock management and beverage cost performance.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills to build a high-performing culture.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to drive revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening, launch and ongoing operation of the Mott 32 bar program.
• Develop and deliver an innovative cocktail, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage offering aligned to the brand.
• Drive quality, consistency and presentation standards across service periods.
• Manage beverage purchasing, inventory control, stocktakes and supplier relationships to optimise profitability and minimise wastage.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to keep the program relevant and market-leading.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing team of bartenders and beverage professionals.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Executive Chef to create seamless food and beverage experiences.
• Maintain compliance with liquor licensing, food safety and responsible service requirements.

Skills

Bar management

Luxury hospitality

Cocktails knowledge

Inventory control

Leadership

Revenue optimization

Stakeholder management

Pre-opening experience

Job description

Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating fun, memorable, world-class experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, optimism, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.

Better begins here

Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating fun, memorable, world-class experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, optimism, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to shape the beverage experience for the Australian debut of one of the world's most acclaimed luxury dining brands.

As Bar Manager, you will be responsible for leading the beverage program and bar operations for this landmark venue. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a critical role in creating an innovative and commercially successful beverage offering that complements Mott 32's globally recognised dining experience.

From pre-opening through to ongoing operations, you will oversee cocktail development, wine and beverage selection, inventory management, supplier relationships and team development, ensuring the venue remains at the forefront of luxury hospitality and mixology trends.

This role requires a passionate and experienced beverage professional with strong leadership capability, exceptional product knowledge and a commitment to delivering world-class guest experiences.

In this role you will:

• Lead the successful pre-opening, launch and ongoing operation of the Mott 32 bar program.
• Develop and deliver an innovative cocktail, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage offering aligned to the Mott 32 brand.
• Drive beverage quality, consistency and presentation standards across all service periods.
• Manage beverage purchasing, inventory control, stocktakes and relationships to optimise profitability and minimise wastage.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and evolving guest preferences to ensure the beverage program remains relevant, innovative and market‑leading.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop a high-performing team of bartenders and beverage professionals.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Executive Chef to create seamless food and beverage experiences.
• Maintain compliance with liquor licensing, food safety and responsible service requirements while upholding the highest operational standards.

About You:

You are an accomplished hospitality professional with a passion for luxury service, premium beverages and creating memorable guest experiences. You combine strong commercial acumen with creativity, leadership and a deep understanding of modern beverage trends.

• Proven success in a Bar Manager, Beverage Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Experience within luxury restaurants, fine dining venues, premium hotels or internationally recognised hospitality brands.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and contemporary beverage trends.
• Demonstrated experience managing ordering, inventory control, stock management and beverage cost performance.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with the ability to build a positive and high-performing culture.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven ability to drive revenue and optimise profitability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and guest engagement skills.
• Experience within pre-opening hospitality projects will be highly regarded.

What We Offer You:

• The opportunity to help launch the Australian opening of one of the world's most prestigious restaurant brands.
• Competitive remuneration and incentive opportunities.
• Complimentary meals while on shift and generous team member benefits.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most respected hospitality professionals.
• The chance to leave a lasting legacy on one of Australia's most significant restaurant openings.

Applications close: Friday 9th October

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