Bar Manager

Bar Manager – Sons of Mary, Brighton VIC 3186

Full-time | $75,000- $85,000 p.a.

About us

Sons of Mary is a vibrant dining and bar venue in Brighton, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We deliver a high-quality food and beverage offering, host events, DJs and special activations, and pride ourselves on an exceptional guest experience and team culture.

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Key Responsibilities

As Bar Manager you will have both managerial and hands-on responsibilities. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee the day to day operation of the bar area including opening and closing of the venue, ensuring safe, clean, and efficient bar operations.

• Maintain service standards for food & beverage presentation, guest experience, and bar flow.

• Oversee service and preparation both cocktails, bar-drinks and specialty coffee/latte service during breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

• Manage event nights, DJs or special activations and coordinate staffing, service flow, set-up and breakdown.

• Lead, coach and supervise bar and service team members; ensure training, performance standards and staff rostering meet the business’s needs.

• Monitor stock control, ordering, delivery, inventory reconciliation, wastage and cost controls.

• Ensure compliance with liquor licensing, health & safety regulations, hygiene, fire and workplace-safety standards.

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the bar operations; contribute to revenue growth, cost-control and profit-improvement initiatives.

• Handle guest feedback, complaints or incidents in a timely and professional manner; maintain high levels of guest satisfaction.

• Collaborate with kitchen, front-of-house, event and management teams to ensure seamless service and delivery across the venue.

• Maintain and drive staff culture and service excellence; help build a strong, supportive and motivated team.

• Lead opening and closing procedures; ensure bar and venue equipment, stock and infrastructure are maintained and in good working order.

• Contribute to marketing, promotional and social-media initiatives for bar events and specials.

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Requirements / Skills & Experience

• A relevant hospitality qualification (Diploma) would be an advantage. 3 years relevant experience may substitute formal qualification

• Proven experience in a bar or hospitality venue management role (ideally minimum 1 year in a supervisory or managerial capacity).

• Strong hands-on skills across bar service, coffee service, beverage preparation and guest interaction; you are as comfortable shaking a cocktail as you are pouring a soy decaf latte.

• Demonstrated leadership skills: team supervision, rostering, training, performance management and building culture.

• Solid financial acumen: experience with stock control, cost of goods, margin monitoring, inventory management and budget contributions.

• Thorough understanding of liquor licensing laws, workplace health & safety, hygiene standards and other regulatory obligations.

• Excellent customer service and guest-experience focus; confident in dealing with guest complaints and ensuring their satisfaction.

• Flexible to work rotating roster, mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

• High level of initiative, ability to think and react quickly, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced venue environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across teams and drive continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• A competitive salary reflective of the role and responsibility. $75,000-$85,000 p.a.

• Employee discount and other benefits.

• A dynamic, evolving venue with strong team culture, growth opportunities and a quality offering.

• Opportunity to lead in a high-energy environment and influence the guest experience and team performance.