Bar Manager - Fixed Term Contract

BAR MANAGER - Fixed Term (6 Months Initial Contract)
Saint & Rogue | Melbourne CBD | Full-Time | Monday–Friday

What is so awesome about us?

Well first and foremost, we are open Monday to Friday… and you know what that means…. NO WEEKENDS!  Mmmmm what else…. NO LATE NIGHTS! 

We are a split level Bar/Restaurant that caters to the local corporate crowd so everyone wanders home around 10 pm, even on a Friday! What else… Very rarely do we open on PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, and we close for a well earned Christmas Break.

Who would not want a competitive salary and have this much time off!! Very rare in hospitality.

Saint & Rogue is seeking an experienced and hands-on Bar Manager to join our Melbourne CBD venue on a full-time, six-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of parental leave.

This is a rare Monday-to-Friday hospitality role, offering a competitive salary of $80,000 plus superannuation. While the position is initially fixed term, there is genuine potential for it to develop into an ongoing full-time opportunity within the venue.

About the role

As Bar Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the bar and lead the bar team to deliver efficient, professional and friendly service.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supporting and supervising the bar team

• Preparing rosters and managing staffing requirements

• Overseeing beverage ordering, receiving and stock rotation

• Managing stock levels, stocktakes, wastage and cost control

• Maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and service

• Ensuring all liquor licensing, RSA, food safety and workplace safety requirements are met

• Training, developing and motivating team members

• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and performance management

• Monitoring bar performance and identifying operational improvements

• Working closely with the venue management, kitchen and front-of-house teams

• Providing hands-on support during busy service periods

• Opening and closing the venue as required

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager or in a similar hospitality leadership role

• Is confident managing and developing a team

• Has strong rostering, ordering and stock-control skills

• Understands beverage costs, margins and wastage management

• Is organised, reliable and comfortable taking ownership of the bar operation

• Leads from the front and enjoys being part of service

• Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Maintains high standards even during busy periods

• Holds a current Victorian RSA certificate

• Has full Australian working rights for the contract period

What we offer

• Full-time hours with weekends free

• A supportive and experienced venue management team

• A well-established Melbourne CBD venue

• A six-month parental-leave contract with genuine potential to become an ongoing full-time position

• The opportunity to join Norton Hospitality Group, an established Australian hospitality group operating venues across Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland

If you are an experienced bar professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining strong operational standards and delivering great hospitality, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.