Bar Manager

Dockside Restaurant & Bar, located on Queens Wharf, is a high profile waterfront restaurant and is no walk in the park. We have multiple dining areas and regularly host large functions. We employ around 50 experienced staff.

We are beginning the search for our next Bar Manager, someone who can take our beverage operation to the next level. From your past experience you will know how an exciting, vibrant & profitable bar operation operates.

You will ensure the cleanliness and organisation of 4 bars and several storage areas and take total responsibility for maintaining low levels of stock without running out of any products despite our large beverage offering.

You will be in charge of operations.

This is a highly skilled role. We are looking for the best of the best. You will have extensive knowledge in food and beverages as well as a lifelong passion for hospitality. Varied hospitality experience is preferred and work experience in international restaurants is an advantage.

You will have experience recruiting and training staff, creating and adjusting rosters, in stock control and the ordering of beverage and non-beverage items, creating drinks and food menus in collaboration with chefs.

Great personality and charm is key to this role. You must ooze confidence and have great presence. You will be a people-person and have great communication skills (verbal and writing).

Considerable bar and management experience (3 years +) is a requirement as is an extensive knowledge of wine, spirits, and cocktails.

LCQ and manager certificate will be required but we can support you in this process.

Beware, this role is likely to be the biggest challenge of your career, but it will also be the most rewarding and your biggest development opportunity to date.

This is a permanent, full-time position 35-45 hours per week.

• Deliver superior service and maximise customer satisfaction
• Oversee daily bar operations, including maintenance, cleanliness and productivity
• Take full responsibility for the ordering of all products, glassware, etc., ensuring our stock levels are kept as low as required without selling out
• Communicate with Stock Taker to monitor stock levels and investigate any issues
• Monitor and report on revenue and cash flow
• Take responsibility for all bar staff including assistant bar managers from recruitment, integration, training, and development
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
• Work with the Assistant Bar Manager to develop seasonal cocktails, mocktails etc, including cost analysis
• Collaborate with Head Chefs to create degustation menus with matching wines as well as other special menus and events menus
• Take responsibility for the development of our wine list, ensuring appropriate balance, availability, pricing, profitability etc.
• Work closely with Functions Managers to plan and execute functions of all sizes and types
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
• Monitor and control our table management system to maximise profitability
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
• Plan effective rosters based on bookings, predicted busyness, past patterns, nearby events, and weather forecasts, and monitor and adjust as necessary
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
• Enforce company policies and protocols
• Consistently deliver outstanding customer service
• Address customer and employee issues and complaints as needed
• Oversee daily operations, including maintenance, cleanliness and productivity
• Ensure that security and safety regulations are adhered to
• Ensure wage cost targets are met
• Ensure we are operating in accordance with the Sale of Liquor Act
• Take responsibility for locking up the venue with due care and attention

If you are awesome and consider yourself to be one of the best in our industry...... Please apply!