Bar Manager

13 hours ago

Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia LOCAL BURLEIGH HEADS Full time $80,000 - $110,000 per year
Bar Manager — Local Burleigh

Burleigh Heads, QLD

Employment type: full time

salary $75,000- $90,000 depending on experience

About Us

Inspired by Australia's rich pub culture, Local is more than just a place to grab a drink — it's where the community comes together. Whether you're winding down after work, catching up with mates, or kicking off a weekend celebration, we offer an elevated experience rooted in old school hospitality. Our team brings genuine warmth and down to earth service.

Behind the bar and in the kitchen, we take pride in a thoughtfully curated menu featuring top-shelf local spirits, beers, and seasonal cocktails, paired with elevated pub classics and fresh, shareable plates. At Local, it's all about good times, great taste, and that unmistakable feeling of being right where you belong.

About the Role

We're looking for a Bar Manager to lead our bar team and uphold the highest standards of service, product quality, and efficiency. You'll take ownership of all things bar-related — from service execution and staff training to stock control, maintenance, and menu innovation.

This role suits a hands-on leader who thrives behind the bar, inspires their team, and balances creativity with strong operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Service Leadership

  • Lead by example during busy service, ensuring product quality, pace, and consistency.
  • Oversee batching, prep schedules, and par levels to maintain readiness for peak trade.
  • Maintain communication with the team via chats and briefings to align on standards and updates.

Training & Development

  • Create and deliver structured training sessions for the team across cocktails, wine, spirits, and beer.
  • Provide on-shift coaching and performance feedback.
  • Promote a culture of growth, product knowledge, and professional development.

Bar Maintenance

  • Implement and monitor daily and deep-cleaning checklists, ensuring a spotless and functional bar.
  • Educate staff on safe bar practices and equipment handling.
  • Report and follow up on maintenance issues promptly.

Stock Control & COGS Management

  • stock ordering, receiving, and reconciliation
  • COGS management.
  • Implement waste recording and control strategies.

Menu Development

  • Lead the creation of seasonal cocktail menus that reflect brand identity and COGS targets.
  • Maintain up-to-date cocktail and wine bibles as reference and training tools.
  • Drive innovation and guest engagement through beverage creativity and consistency.
  • Have full control of the beverage program.
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a high-volume bar or restaurant.
  • Minimum 1-2 years of bar management or supervisory experience required.
  • Strong product knowledge across cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  • A proactive mindset with high attention to detail.
  • Passion for hospitality and team development.
  • High-volume bar experience including cocktail bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

Sponsor visa available for the right candidate

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Autonomy to drive your own menu innovation and training initiatives.
  • Supportive, community-driven workplace with opportunities for growth.
  • Access to ongoing development and leadership mentoring
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Balanced roster- 40h per week
  • Full creative control
  • meals provided
  • work in a vibrant coastal venue in the heart of Burleigh Heads.

If you're ready to step up and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you're the right fit.

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