Bar Manager: Lead Training, Events & Guest Experience

Ihc New Zealand; Taranaki; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonic Hotel Waitara seeks a Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations and lead a team in a fast-paced hospitality setting. You will train bar staff, help update drink menus, and ensure excellent customer service and compliance with regulations.

The role requires leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while covering shifts for others when needed. Weekend availability is essential to succeed in this busy venue.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months in customer service.
• Must be available to work on weekends.
• Demonstrates leadership and teamwork; strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task; capable of covering shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and manage the bar team.
• Provide training for bar staff on patron preferences and drinks.
• Collaborate on drink menus, create new cocktails, and promote beverages and specials.
• Handle escalated customer complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to keep stock levels adequate.
• Serve as primary contact for vendors, technicians, DJs, security and other reps.
• Plan and implement marketing campaigns to promote the bar.
• Arrange events at the premises daily.
• Ensure all work complies with laws and regulations.
• Support drink preparation, serving, and sales as required.

Skills

Customer service experience

Weekend availability

Leadership

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Shift coverage

Job description

Masonic Hotel Waitara seeks a Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations and lead a team in a fast-paced hospitality setting. You will train bar staff, help update drink menus, and ensure excellent customer service and compliance with regulations.

The role requires leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while covering shifts for others when needed. Weekend availability is essential to succeed in this busy venue.