Bar Manager

2 weeks ago


Fitzroy, Australia Poodle Bar & Bistro - Congrats Food Group Full time
Poodle Bar & Bistro - Congrats Food Group

Who Let the COGS out? Hopefully not YOU


Looking for the next step in your hospitality career, Poodle Bar and Bistro are looking for the ultimate bar manager to head up our cocktails and spirits program.


  • Healthy discounts at Poodle and our sister restaurant, Rocco's Bologna Discoteca
  • Competitive salary
  • Creative autonomy over our cocktail program and spirits


We put our guests experience first and strive to offer the best hospitality in the biz, and we are on the hunt for a skilled & passionate Bar Manager on a full-time basis to help us continue to reach that goal.


Poodle offers a candle lit Bistro, 2 private function spaces, relaxing public bar and terracotta tiled courtyard all paired with an exciting food and beverage offering.

We also have a handful of events that run throughout the year; our Patio Parties are the things of legend, with guest chefs, DJs, and wine producers taking over the venue for a day of good vibes.


We are on the hunt for people who love food and beverage, the industry, and using the best produce they can get their hands on, someone who embraces continual change and growth and enjoys having fun whilst doing it.


Poodle is open Tuesday - Thursday for Dinner only, Friday and Saturday for Lunch & Dinner and Sunday for Lunch only.

With a generous full-time salary & Work Life Balance on offer with a break over Christmas & New Years this is the job you've been seeking for.

What we can offer you

  • Ability to manage our spirits and cocktail program
  • Healthy discounts at Poodle and our sister restaurant, Rocco's Bologna Discoteca
  • Creative autonomy over our cocktail program and spirits
  • A wide range of different events to keep you on your creative toes
  • Inclusive workplace where your opinion is valued
  • No split weekends
  • Competitive salary
What we need from you

  • 1 years experience in a similar role
  • An understanding of beverage COGS and maintaining them
  • A strong spirits and cocktail knowledge (WSET qualification preferred but not essential)
  • Supplier sourcing knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of POS and back of house computer systems

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