At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead bar teams and create unforgettable beverage experiences from day one.
- Company: Join the Lucas Collective, home to Melbourne's most acclaimed restaurants.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous dining discounts, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Hands-on training and ongoing development to help you thrive in hospitality.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting new venues and shape their culture from the start.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and a passion for exceptional guest experiences.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
About Nõema & Wishbone:
Opening this November, Nõema and Wishbone are the newest venues from acclaimed restaurateur Chris Lucas and Lucas Collective, located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. Nõema is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant with modern Greek influences, showcasing exceptional produce, bold flavours, and cooking over a Josper grill. Wishbone brings the vibrant flavours and energy of Hong Kong-inspired casual dining, with a focus on quality ingredients, genuine hospitality, and flavour-driven dishes. Together, these exciting new venues offer unique dining experiences and an opportunity to be part of an opening team from day one.
About Lucas Collective:
Home to Australia's most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin, Kiséme, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.
About the Opportunity:
We're looking for exceptional Bar Managers to join the opening team for these exciting new venues. You'll play a key role in shaping the culture from day one, leading high-performing bar teams, driving exceptional beverage experiences, and creating unforgettable moments for both our guests and our people.
Location: Melbourne CBD.
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience leading high-performing bar teams
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure service environments
- Extensive cocktail and beverage knowledge
- Experience with stock control and inventory management
- Ability to build a positive team culture and strong working relationships
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Proven ability to achieve and exceed GP targets
- Sound understanding of labour management and Work Health & Safety (WHS) compliance
Working with Lucas Collective:
At Lucas Collective, we're passionate about developing great people and building long-term careers. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create opportunities for our team to learn, grow and progress across our collection of award-winning venues. You'll be supported through hands-on training, our industry-leading digital learning platform, and ongoing development designed to help you reach your full potential. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous dining discounts across our venues, genuine career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a collaborative team that's redefining hospitality.
TWO NEW VENUES. ONE BIG OPPORTUNITY. in Sydney employer: Bar Managers
Bar Managers offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the opening team for two new venues in Melbourne's CBD, Nõema and Wishbone. The company is known for its vibrant work culture and commitment to quality, providing employees with a chance to grow within acclaimed restaurants under the Lucas Collective. With a focus on exceptional hospitality and innovative dining experiences, Bar Managers fosters an environment where creativity and passion for food and drink are celebrated.
