Bar Manager

F&B Bar Manager
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Manage the day-to-day operations of all resort bars, including Infinity Bar, Sunset Bar & Grill and other beverage service areas, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Deliver exceptional guest service, maintaining the highest standards of hospitality, professionalism and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the bar team, creating a positive, professional and productive working environment.
• Ensure consistent beverage quality, presentation and preparation in accordance with resort standards and approved recipes.
• Manage beverage inventory, including ordering, receiving, storage, stock rotation and regular stocktakes.
• Monitor beverage costs, wastage and stock variances, ensuring beverage cost targets are achieved and maintained.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximise beverage revenue through creative promotions, cocktail specials, upselling and effective menu management.
• Maintain and develop cocktail menus, beverage lists and bar promotions in line with guest expectations and resort positioning.
• Ensure all bar areas, equipment and storage facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with responsible alcohol service, workplace health and safety requirements and resort policies.
• Train and develop bar staff in beverage knowledge, cocktail preparation, barista skills, service standards and responsible alcohol service.
• Conduct regular staff briefings, training sessions and performance reviews, addressing performance issues where required.
• Quickly identify and resolve operational issues, guest complaints and service challenges professionally.
• Report directly to the Food & Beverage Manager, providing regular updates on bar performance, challenges and opportunities.
Experience Required
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager or Senior Bar Supervisor position.
• Proven experience managing high-volume bars within a high-end hotel or multi-outlet resort environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers, liqueurs and contemporary beverage trends.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop large and culturally diverse bar teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and staff management skills, with the ability to delegate duties and hold team members accountable.
• Experience with POS systems, cash handling and daily financial reporting.
• South Pacific Island resort experience an advantage but not essential.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Essential Personal Attributes
• Hands-on Team Player – 100% essential.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead by example.
• Passionate about beverage service and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Excellent attention to detail and high personal presentation standards.
• Confident in managing staff performance, delegation and accountability.
• Flexible to work weekends, evenings, public holidays and operationally demanding periods.
• Committed to developing local talent and building a strong, capable bar team.