Bar Manager

1 day ago

Canberra, Australia Event hospitality & entertainment Limited Full time

QT Canberra, 1 London Circuit, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

About EVT

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About QT

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ‘expect the unexpected’, every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT’s signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

About the Role

Where culture meets pollies, QT Canberra exerts a power all of its own. In the heart of New Acton, familiar names find their faces on our walls and old characters come together.

We are looking for a talented Bar Manager to lead, inspire, and develop our bartender team to perform at a world-class level. You’ll play a pivotal role in managing the beverage offering across the hotel including the Capitol Bar, QTea on level 15 and Events.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily bar operations, beverage offering and development, and team performance, working closely with the Director of F&B to drive financial success. This includes managing costs (wages, beverage COGS, expenses, maintenance, and overheads), ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, and actively contributing to revenue-driving initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-energy environments and knows how to balance operational excellence with unforgettable hospitality.

Skills & Experience

- 2+ years of experience in senior bar management roles within high-volume, premium hospitality venues. Hotel experience preferrable but not essential.

- Ability to deliver a high level guest experience, exceeding expectations for VIP clientele and hotel guests.

- Previously managed medium sized bar teams, with a focus on developing and training staff.

- Expertise in curating and managing premium cocktail, wine, and spirits programs aligned with industry trends and hotel activations.

- Strong track record in managing beverage COGS, driving profitability through strategic pricing and promotions.

- Skilled in streamlining bar operations for maximum efficiency during peak service periods.

- Adept at planning and executing high-profile activations and events in collaboration with marketing and operations.

- Solid understanding of budget management, cost control, and P&L analysis for data-driven decision-making.

- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.

- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.

- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.

- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.

- Rapidcareer growth opportunities through our EVT network.

- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.

- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

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