Bar Manager

Coburg RSL is one of the oldest RSL clubs in Victoria. We have clubrooms on Sydney Road in Coburg that consist of two large bar / function areas anchored by a U-Shaped bar and a beer garden.  We have a small domestic style kitchen currently operated part time by a separate company under our Food Licence and available for use when functions booked. We also have two full sized snooker tables and a meeting space accessible by stairs.  The venue regularly runs live music each weekend, and has a loyal membership. We are an RSL sub-branch, and as such are administered by a committee – with our President being functional lead.  Our current hours of operation are part-time (Wed – Fri 5-late, Sat 1-7 and Sun 1-6).  We do allow for function or event bookings outside of those times.

Role Summary:

The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations in the bar including:

• staff management and rostering, 
• customer service and beverage/bar sales,
• staff training and supervision,
• Stock ordering and planning,
• Cleanliness of bar and patron areas to requirements of venue and regulations, 
• Tidiness of RSL Memorabilia and of venue facilities
• responding to & arranging event and function bookings,
• set up and reset of rooms to ensure fit for use.

Hours/Times/Wages

The position is considered to be permanent part-time, currently with an average rostered time of 30hrs per week. However, the committee are happy to discuss other potential arrangements, such as contracted full-time, which would mean more hours per week. This would include shifts during most opening hours, plus onsite attendance during non-operation hours to clean tap lines, receive stock deliveries, and other necessary duties. As such, the position would likely best suit someone who lives convenient to the venue or is happy to travel to the venue for short periods outside of operating hours.

Wages are based on the award rate for Food and Bar Attendant Level 5 ($27.83 per hour) up to Level 7 Level A Manager ($29.29 per hour) depending on experience and/or qualifications, plus penalty loading for Sundays and Public Holidays where applicable under a permanent part-time role.

Key Duties of Bar Manager

Preparation of rosters for standard opening and event/function hours. This may include liaising with the Club President and/or committee with regards to certain venue events.

Training of staff: including opening and closing procedures, till/point-of-sale function, general bar operations, location of key documentation and understanding of red line procedures pertaining to licencing regulations.

Training of committee and other volunteers as per Committee request.

Management of stock control including rotation of stock and stocktaking – allowing for orders to be placed with suppliers. Moving of new stock to cool room / stores as required.

Maintain and ensure maintained the overall cleanliness and tidiness of the bar & beer garden, service areas, surfaces, displays, glassware and tables.

Check equipment and facilities for maintenance, replacement and upgrading.  Maintains logs and work with Executive for any external party engagement.

Ensure club related signage is up to date – including price board for tap beers & Liquor Licence requirements, preparation for ‘Members Draw Prize’, ‘Chase the Joker’ and other related club activities.

Respond to requests for venue and event/function bookings – including diarising all bookings. 

Ensure set up & reset for events/functions is completed.

Plan improved work procedures / operations for discussion and agreement with Executive (prior to implementation).

Make recommendations to Executive on staff including training requirements and staffing levels.

Documentation & follow up of any incidents with the Executive.  

Role Requirements

Previous bar supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.

Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail within written communication in line with club protocols.

General attention to detail – an eye for quality customer service and presentation.

Ability to lead, train and motivate others in a friendly and encouraging way.

Qualifications / Certification / Other

Cert IV (or III) in hospitality (or similar) is desirable.

Maintain Responsible Service of Alcohol and Gaming Qualification – RSA

Food Safety Handling Certificate or similar

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Please apply by attaching your most recent CV/Resume, and a cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability and interest in the position.

For any further questions, please direct your emails to RSL committee member Chris Pickering via ***************@gmail.com.

Applications are open until Sunday 17/3/2024.