Head of Bars | Club Rose Bay

Merivale · Rose Bay NSW 2029 · Full time
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Head of Bars | Club Rose Bay

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead day-to-day operations, performance and presentation across all bars at Club Rose Bay.
  • Build and develop bar teams, improve guest engagement and deliver beverage innovation and revenue growth.
  • Manage budgets, costs, stocktakes and supplier relationships to meet sales and profit expectations.

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Head of Bars | Club Rose Bay

Company Description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

Club Rose Bay offers a diverse mix of new experiences and timeless charm.

Grab fresh spins on pizza and pasta from Mike Eggert’s Notti’s, shoot hoops or play pickleball on our outdoor courts, spin vinyl at the cocktail bar or kick back and watch the game at the sports bar. Family, pet, date-night and mates-arvo friendly, it’s always golden hour here at the bay.

You’re welcome if you’re a member, a local or just visiting for the day, walking on two legs or four – or even still crawling. All are invited.

Working closely with Operational leaders and Bar Teams the Head of Bars is responsible for, people, product, guest experience and business growth across multiple dining and beverage locations within the precinct.

Success in this role will come from proactively building and maintaining strong relationships across the business and precinct.

You will be accountable for the following:

  • Day to day operations of all Bars including but not limited to; venue performance, presentation and cleanliness.
  • Establishing a collaborative and passionate culture within the teams with a focus on achievement of business priorities and product innovation. 
  • Attracting and leading key talent through effective FOH people practices
  • Delivering revenue generation activities resulting in financial growth.  
  • Driving guest engagement and recognition including VIPs and regular guests. 
  • Effective financial management ensuring costs (COGS, Labour, CWD, stocktakes) are managed and sales budgets and profit expectations are met. 
  • Supporting the senior teams with evaluating and cultivating supplier relations, compliance of supplier contractual agreements, product acquisition and brand partnerships

Qualifications

Ideally, you are: 

  • 3-5 years’ experience in a comparable role within the hospitality industry, managing multiple venues with an F&B focus.
  • A people leader with experience leading teams of different sizes.
  • A beverage professional with experience working with a large range of products. 
  • A strong operator who enjoys being in service and delivering exceptional guest experience.
  • Truly passionate about the hospitality industry.

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits

  • 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues.
  • Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
  • Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
  • Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
  • Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
  • Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.
  • Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
  • Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
  • Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.

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Skills

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Bar operationsBeverage product knowledgeCost controlFinancial managementGuest experienceHospitality operationsMulti-venue managementProduct innovationRevenue generationStakeholder relationship managementStocktakingSupplier relationship managementTalent developmentTeam leadership

Perks & benefits

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25% staff discount across merivale venuesAccess to premium wines at staff pricingCareer growth and development opportunitiesEmployee assistance programEmployee referral programExclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and eventsMerivale academy trainingPaid parental leave with flexible return-to-work optionsProfessional accreditation support, including leadership and wset qualifications

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