Bar Manager

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Elwood Bathers Full time

Elwood Bathers

Elwood Bathers is seeking an experienced Bar Manager - stunning beach side venue, be part of our awesome team
- Great beach side venue - amazing views
- Committed senior management team to develop and mentor you
- Permanent, full time position

Elwood Bathers is a beachfront venue that boasts spectacular views and includes a restaurant, private dining room, events space, outdoor terrace, and bar area.

We are looking for an experienced, hands on, highly organised and creative Bar Manager to help lead our small team. We have a an extremely loyal and genuine group of regulars who flock to us for all occasions to enjoy our cocktails, wine, and extensive beverage selection which the Bar Manager is responsible for.

At Elwood Bathers, we always want to deliver for our guests - providing a spectacular setting, high quality food and beverages with exceptional service. To achieve this, we are looking for an experienced Bar Manager who is guest focused, motivated, driven and engaging to provide outstanding customer experience. This role is for a person who has worked in and thrives in a busy environment.

What we can offer you:

- A spectacular setting where people come to celebrate and socialise
- Year long beach vibes
- A work-life balance with a structured roster which works for you
- A committed senior management team to develop and mentor you
- Creative development of cocktails and drinks menus
- Massive cocktail culture and sales
- High energy, passionate team environment
- Career growth and development
- Inclusive work environment
- Business management training
- Wine education and purchasing

Key Responsibilities:

- Day to day control of bar
- Costing, stock control and stock management
- Supplier relationship management and development
- Ordering and managing beverage COGS
- Manage a small team of bartenders
- Recruitment, rostering and training
- Cleaning, repair, and maintenance of bar and related equipment
- Bar menu costing, planning & development
- Maintaining systems and operations to ensure smooth running in your absence
- Look for ways to improve profitability and increase revenue

**Requirements**:

- Two years' experience as a Bar Manager or similar senior role
- Passion for the industry
- Extensive knowledge of beers, cocktails, and current beverage trends
- Wine knowledge preferred but not essential
- Strong people management and coaching skills to lead a high energy team
- Experience running large beverage program desirable, as maintaining a controlled inventory will be a key focus
- High level of personal grooming essential
- Strong computer literacy
- Team-orientated
- Outgoing, personable, and friendly personality
- Creative flair
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Available to work weekends, evenings & early mornings

  • Bar Manager and Bar Staff

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Bar Carlo Full time

    Bar Carlo Bar Carlo is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bar Manager and Bar Staff to join our team! Bar Carlo is on the hunt for staff to join our team! We are currently looking for a Bar Manager and Bar Staff with varying degrees of experience. Weekend availablinity is required. For all positions you must be hardworking, trustworthy, reliable...

  • Bar Manager

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Bar Carlo Full time

    Bar Carlo is on the hunt for a Bar Manager to join our team! Weekend availability is required. To be successful in this position you must be hardworking, trustworthy, reliable and able to work well under pressure. As our Bar Manager your role will include: - Working closely with our venue manager to meet goals - Liaising with suppliers - Manage and...

  • Bar Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Stella Restaurant and Bar Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    About Stella Restaurant & BarLocated in the heart of Chapel Street, South Yarra, our stylish four-storey venue is not only a place to be, but also a place to grow your career. Showcasing Italian-inspired fare—featuring both timeless classics and dishes designed to surprise and delight—Stella has become a go-to destination for every occasion.Whether it's...

  • Wine Bar Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Annabel's Wine Bar Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    About Annabel'sOpening this November, Annabel's will be a sophisticated yet welcoming neighbourhood wine bar in the heart of Caulfield South. With rustic, moody interiors and a relaxed, community-led atmosphere, Annabel's is designed to feel like a friend's lounge room — comfortable, unpretentious, and quietly confident. Our wine list will be curated with...

  • Bar and Restaurant All-Rounder

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Splatters Cheese Bar Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

    Splatters Cheese BarAre you passionate about Australian cheese, local wines, and great hospitality?Splatters Cheese Bar – Australia's first dedicated cheese bar and home to the only cheese trains in the southern hemisphere – is on the hunt for two dynamic Bar and Restaurant All-Rounders to join our team in our Geelong West and West Melbourne venues (2...

  • Bar Manager

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia The Speakeasy Group Full time

    **Bar Manager - Mjølner Melbourne** **Where Viking feasts meet cocktail mastery.** Step into the helm of Mjølner Melbourne — a world-class restaurant and bar where theatrical service, award-winning drinks and Norse mythology collide. Part of the **Speakeasy Group**, Mjølner champions creativity, excellence, and a sense of fun — the perfect place for...

  • Bar Manager

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Supernormal Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Supernormal Melbourne is looking for a talented Bar Manager to lead the bar program at one of the city's best-loved restaurants.About SupernormalSupernormal is a lively, all-day, Asian inspired restaurant in the heart of Melbourne's Flinders Lane. The dining room is flanked by a long, open kitchen and bar; downstairs lies a private space for events, parties...

  • World-Class Hospitality Team – Bar Team

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Lodge Bar Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Join Our Team at Rodd & Gunn's Flagship – World-Class Dining & Exclusive Member's BarWe are seeking passionate hospitality professionals to join our team across three exceptional and distinct Bars, within Rodd & Gunn's Melbourne flagship:The Cellar – A subterranean haven offers intimate booth seating, paying homage to the original Cole's Cafeteria....

  • Bar Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia TGI Fridays Full time

    **Welcome to the New Era of Fridays!** Born in New York. Famous around the world. TGI FRIDAYS has been shaking up the dining scene since 1965, bold flavours, big smiles, and zero boring moments. Now we’re launching something fresh, exciting, and unlike anything you’ve seen before. Our brand-new **Melbourne Central concept** is designed to challenge the...

  • Bar Manager

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia T.G.I Fridays Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Welcome to the New Era of FridaysBorn in New York. Famous around the world. TGI FRIDAYS has been shaking up the dining scene since 1965, bold flavours, big smiles, and zero boring moments.Now we're launching something fresh, exciting, and unlike anything you've seen before.Our brand-new Melbourne Central concept is designed to challenge the ordinary and...