Bar Manager

Who We Are

Ghanem Group is a pioneering, multi-award-winning, family-owned hospitality group with a proud 45‑year history in Queensland and Victoria. Renowned for exceptional service and unforgettable dining experiences, we have established ourselves as one of Brisbane's most influential hospitality groups, creating beautifully designed spaces where food, drink, and community come together.

Opportunity

Working with Ghanem Group means being part of a creative, diverse, and rapidly expanding hospitality network from riverside fine dining and stylish rooftop venues to heritage pub restorations and multi-level, multi concept precincts. From Blackbird, Luc Lac to Donna Chang and Boom Boom Room to name a few. You'll be immersed in compelling projects that blend design, cuisine, cultural storytelling, and innovation.

We are looking for an accomplished Bar Manager to join our team. If you're a seasoned bar professional with a focus on customer service and a passion for delivering premium cocktail and beverage experiences, this unique opportunity is perfect for you. You will lead our efforts to create a standout bar atmosphere

As the Bar Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of our bar operations, ensuring efficient service of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to our guests. Reporting directly to the Venue Manager and working closely with the Group Beverage Team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a welcoming, world-class bar experience

Key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• Create effective rosters for bar operations and quickly resolve any staffing issues to ensure the bar is appropriately and effectively staffed.
• Monitor and order alcoholic stock and appropriate glassware levels required for the bar in liaison with the Group Bar Manager.
• Assist in developing and maintain the Bar and/or Restaurant cocktail lists and functions packages, with guidance from senior management.
• POS – ensure all products are up to date and entered with correct recipes in BOH system
• Receiving orders and invoicing – Stock to be checked and singed on the day of delivery. All Invoices to be completed and filed before COB of the same week purchased.
• Hire and train staff to provide excellent service to customers. Working with and training front of house team members on existing cocktails or food products, as well as selling techniques and any other necessary beverage training.
• In conjunction with your Venue Manager, keep up to date with Liquor Licensing and legislation changes, ensuring the bar team upholds RSA at all times.
• Act as an escalation point for the handling of customer concerns/complaints.
• Ensure bar operations are integrated and complement the overall venue operations.
• Undertake normal bartender duties and supervise all bartenders and bar backs and bar floor staff to provide excellent customer service.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and environment, coupled with the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated experience as a Bar Manager for similar size venue
• Creative and passionate about the industry
• A real people person and with standout customer service
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to diffuse tense situations and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team.
• Understanding and experience adhering to health and safety standards and regulations
• Unquestionable commitment to, confidentiality and professionalism

What's On Offer

• Amazing discounts at all the Ghanem Group venues
• Career support development opportunities. Working with some of the best in the industry
• Very attractive remuneration package comprised of a generous base salary plus Super
• Position available now
• Work within a large, thriving and award wining hospitality group

To learn more about this role, submit your application.

Please note that only candidates who have full working rights in Australia will be considered for this opportunity.

Brisbane, QLD, 4000