Clarence Restaurant | Fish Lane, Brisbane
We're looking for an experienced Assistant Manager / Bar Manager to join the team at Clarence.
This is a hands-on role for someone who genuinely enjoys being on the floor, understands good hospitality and wants to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy restaurant.
Working closely with our Restaurant Manager, you'll help lead the FOH team while taking particular responsibility for the bar, cocktails and beverage service.
The Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the FOH team through service and helping maintain a warm, professional and relaxed style of hospitality
- Running services and taking ownership of the restaurant in the Restaurant Manager's absence
- Supporting, training and developing the FOH team
- Taking ownership of the bar and day-to-day beverage operations
- Maintaining and developing our cocktail offering
- Ensuring drinks are consistently prepared and presented to a high standard
- Managing bar ordering, stock levels, prep and organisation
- Working with management to maintain appropriate beverage COGS and minimise wastage
- Maintaining strong product knowledge across cocktails, spirits, beer and wine
- Working closely with our Restaurant Manager and Wine Manager on the broader beverage offering
- Managing bookings, sections and service flow
- Building relationships with regulars and ensuring guests are genuinely looked after
- Supporting opening and closing procedures, cash-up and daily reporting
- Maintaining RSA, liquor licensing and FOH compliance standards
- Helping create a positive, professional and accountable team culture
- Working closely with the kitchen and management team to continually improve the restaurant
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous restaurant management or senior supervisory experience
- Has strong bar and cocktail knowledge
- Is confident leading a busy restaurant service
- Is organised, reliable and comfortable taking responsibility
- Enjoys training and developing younger team members
- Has a genuine interest in food, wine and hospitality
- Understands that great service can be knowledgeable and professional without being formal
- Wants to be part of a small, ambitious restaurant team and grow with the business
This would suit someone currently working as an Assistant Manager, Bar Manager or experienced Supervisor looking for greater responsibility.
Assistant Manager & Bar Manger β Fish Lane in Brisbane employer: Clarence restaurant
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