Job Description

Temporary Bar Manager

• Melbourne
• Hospitality & Tourism

Woods & Co Recruitment are excited to partner with a high-energy, premium venue opening with a 600-person capacity. This venue features multiple bar experiences, including a main bar, VIP lounge and dynamic event spaces. Combining polished corporate hospitality with an exceptional guest experience, it’s set to become a standout destination.

We’re looking for a Temporary Bar Manager who thrives in fast-paced hospitality and loves leading a team to deliver consistent, professional and outstanding service. This role offers real growth potential, with the opportunity to step into a permanent leadership position. If you enjoy building high-performing teams and maintaining impeccable standards, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Key Points:

• Temporary 1–2 month contract with potential for permanent placement.
• 38 hours per week (Wed–Sun or Tue–Sat), including late finishes on weekends.
• Lead a team of 12 bartenders across main and VIP bars.
• Focus on operational leadership, compliance and maintaining standards.
• Corporate hospitality experience is essential.
• We value both solid bar skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to team leadership.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of an exciting new venue launch.
• Lead a skilled and dynamic team of bartenders.
• Gain corporate hospitality experience in a high-standard environment.
• Opportunity to convert from temp to permanent if the fit is right.

What do you do?

• Oversee bar operations including ordering, RSA compliance, safety and standard enforcement.
• Lead a team across main and VIP bars (up to 4–5 on peak shifts, plus 2 in VIP).
• Collaborate with the FOH team for cross-training opportunities.
• Maintain the high standards established by the venue’s SOPs and supplier agreements.

What do you need?

• Proven experience in corporate hospitality.
• Solid bar skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to team leadership.
• Ability to operate within set procedures.
• Availability to work rotating shifts including weekends and late nights.

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:

• Grace on 0468 005 037 or grace@woodsco.com.au
  

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements*

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