Tavern Bar Manager

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage discounts

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Positive team culture

Job summary

The Pirates Tavern in Williamstown is seeking a Bar Manager for a casual role to oversee the bar and restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and a memorable guest experience on the Williamstown waterfront.

You will lead and develop the hospitality team, manage stock and costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations while contributing to events and promotions and enjoying a supportive, community-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bar/venue management role.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the bar and restaurant, ensuring service standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop a hospitality team through coaching and training.
• Oversee stock control, inventory management and ordering to minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations.
• Build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Plan and execute events and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Health & safety

Staff development

Job description

As the Bar Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of our vibrant hospitality venue in the Williamstown Maritime Precinct. In this Casual role, you will play a vital part in delivering an exceptional experience for our guests and ensuring the ongoing success of our business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the bar and restaurant, ensuring all customer service, food and beverage service, and cleaning standards are consistently met
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of hospitality professionals, providing coaching and training to drive performance and foster a positive work environment
• Oversee stock control, inventory management and ordering to maintain optimal product levels and minimise waste
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and licensing regulations
• Foster positive relationships with customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders
• Participate in the planning and execution of special events and promotions

About you

• Experience in a similar bar management role, preferably within a hospitality environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff
• Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of bar and restaurant operations, including inventory management
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety and licensing regulations
• An empathy and understanding of the Williamstown Maritime Association values
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Discounts on food and beverages at our venue
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture

About us

The Pirates Tavern is a unique bar and music venue that offers a welcoming atmosphere and stunning views of Hobsons Bay located on the Williamstown waterfront. A hidden treasure, tucked away in the docks behind Seaworks Williamstown.

As part of the (WMA) Williamstown Maritime Association, this not-for-profit establishment has been preserving the old Port of Melbourne Authority site since 2004.

The Williamstown Maritime Association (WMA) was set up to establish a working maritime precinct, Seaworks, on the old Port of Melbourne Authority site in Melbourne's historic port of Williamstown.

The WMA has proven itself to be a unique community asset, locally as well as to Melbourne itself. The Seaworks Foundation was initiated by the WMA to oversee management and development of the site, and the WMA works closely with the Foundation.

Our mission is to create a vibrant, welcoming space where people can come together to enjoy great food, drinks and company. We pride ourselves on our commitment to employee development, work-life balance and fostering a positive, supportive culture.