Bar Manager

Think Studio 54 meets art deco charm reimagined with eclectic art; it’s a space for all seasons and reasons, from casual events at the bar to intimate themed celebrations. The space suits any occasion, from canapes to more innovative vegan cuisine. Retro is back, baby. Plush. Chrome. Bold graphic wallpapers. Step back to a time in Technicolor where disco dominated, and rock gods reigned. Experience the glamour of a golden-era given new life - a heady time where anything was possible.

We are looking for a Bar Manager that not only looks after our Award Winning Lona Misa Bar but also the recently opened Basement Bar.

This is an opportunity for someone looking to make a name for themselves when it comes to inventive programming and growing the business. You will have the opportunity to work with the industries best and get mentored by a Creative Beverage Director responsible for Incredible achievements within the bar and beverage scene. You have a magnetic personality OBSESSED with creating an amazing customer experience.

**This gig**
- Take charge of the Lona Misa Bar - A pumping Vegan restaurant located in the Stunning South Yarra area whilst spearheading the new basement bar - the hottest and hippest Bar like no other in South Yarra.
- Events Activation - Curating out of this world experiences and creating F.U.N drinks lists to match.
- Run day to day bar operations, ensuring shifts are appropriately staffed and effectively managed
- Monitor service standards and procedures followed by team members and take action where standards not achieved including informal and formal performance management processes
- Experience in using guest feedback to improve service and product
- A hands-on approach to management and leadership
- Previous success in effectively running a busy bar team
- High standard of operations, procedures and service.
- Devise comprehensive and user friendly standards and procedures for beverage operations and communicate effectively across the team
- Ensure that the bar and surrounding areas are kept clean and tidy at all times and well maintained
- Work as a team builder to recruit, train and hire staff
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships
- Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning through the introduction of new programs and strategies
- Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures that will positively impact the P&L and improve the overall bar operation

**About you**
- Applicants must have at least 5 years bartending and hospitality experience
- Engaging personality, positive attitude and organization skills
- Excellent knowledge of mixology and serving drinks
- Hands-on leadership role with premium beverage offering
- Has working knowledge of P.O.S. (Micros) system and bar systems.
- Deliver exceptional customer service experience with in depth worldly F&B knowledge
- Excellent communication skills in reading and writing English
- Passionate and willing to learn with positive working attitude
- Competent in multi-tasking and enjoy working in a dynamic and busy environment
- Significant experience building winning teams and culture

**What you'll get...**
- Be a part of bar scene that is going to ROCK South Yarra's world
- Well, there's the chance to shine in a brilliant team environment in the coolest new hotel brand in Australia, Hong Kong and now Indonesia -bring your personality and sense of fun to work and the most amazing team to work with.
- Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you
- Receive Hotel benefits in rooms and our fabulous F&B outlets
- Stay Fit and Fabulous; be involved in our Wellbeing Programmes
- Develop relationships and make a difference to other people’s lives through our Community Programme
- Autonomous role with oodles of creative license & chance to showcase your entrepreneurial talent
- Chance to amplify your career and make your mark