Bar Manager | Premium Sydney Venue

An exciting opportunity has opened for a hands-on Bar Manager to take the lead behind the bar of an intimate, high-performing Sydney venue.

We’re looking for an experienced bar leader who loves being in the thick of service - someone who knows their drinks, genuinely enjoys developing a team and understands that a great bar is about so much more than what’s in the glass.

About the Venue
This is a well-established, intimate neighbourhood venue known for its buzzing atmosphere, quality food and drinks, and genuinely warm approach to hospitality.

It’s the kind of place where personality matters. The service is polished without feeling stuffy, the team is passionate about what they do, and creating a memorable experience for every guest sits at the heart of the operation.

The Role
As Bar Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day bar operation while working closely with the venue leadership team.
You’ll be hands-on during service, setting the pace and standard behind the bar while making sure your team has everything they need to perform at their best.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading bar service and being a strong presence during busy shifts
• Owning ordering, stock control, beverage costs and supplier relationships
• Training, mentoring and developing the bar team
• Managing rostering and labour while keeping the operation running efficiently
• Maintaining consistency across cocktails, wine and beverage presentation
• Working closely with the wider venue team to create a seamless guest experience
• Keeping a close eye on wastage, stock variances and opportunities to improve performance
• Maintaining high standards across safety, compliance and venue operations

About You
You don’t need to be the loudest person behind the bar, but you do need to be someone people naturally look to.
You’re organised, calm under pressure and happiest leading from the front. You care about the details, know how to create a great atmosphere and understand how to balance exceptional hospitality with a well-run bar.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience as a Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager or senior bar leader within a quality restaurant or cocktail bar
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, premium spirits and wine
• Confidence managing beverage costs, stock, ordering and labour
• A genuine passion for coaching and developing people
• Strong communication and the ability to bring a team together
• A love of great service and creating memorable guest experiences
• Pride in running a safe, organised and high-performing bar

Why This Opportunity?

• Join an established hospitality business with a strong reputation in the Sydney market
• Work within a passionate, high-performing team
• Ongoing training, development and opportunities to grow
• Generous team benefits and venue discounts
• Access to wellbeing support and lifestyle partnerships
• A workplace that genuinely values its people and takes team culture seriously

Sound Like You?
If you love great bars, great hospitality and being part of a team that genuinely cares about what they do, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.