At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead day-to-day bar operations and enhance guest experiences.
- Company: Join Ciao Papi at Howard Smith Wharves, a vibrant venue in Brisbane.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of $80,000 plus superannuation and career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor and develop a passionate bar team.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and shape the beverage scene.
- Qualifications: Diploma in hospitality and experience in high-volume bar management.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 $ per year.
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
- Position
- Title: Beverage
- Operations
- Manager
- Location: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Salary: $80,000 + 12% Superannuation
Company: HSW Group Operations HSW GRAZIER NO 5 TRUST About Us Ciao Papi (Howard Smith Wharves) is seeking an experienced Beverage Operations Manager for an immediate start.
This is a full-time ongoing position, working 38 hours per week, based in Brisbane, Queensland.
Role Overview The Beverage Operations Manager will be responsible for leading the venue’s day-to-day beverage and bar operations, driving service quality, profitability, stock control, team capability, product development, guest experience, and regulatory compliance.
You will report directly to the Restaurant Manager. Key Duties Working alongside the Restaurant Manager, Bar Supervisors, and venue team, your duties will include:
- Oversee efficient, consistent, and compliant day-to-day bar operations.
- Partner with the Restaurant Manager and Bar Supervisors to maintain service standards.
- Improve procedures, workflow, speed of service, and bar performance.
- Ensure the bar is staffed, stocked, and ready for service demands.
- Audit cleanliness, presentation, equipment, safety, and service readiness.
- Drive profitability through stock, cost, labour, budget, and forecast controls.
- Monitor beverage costs, variances, wastage, ullage, shrinkage, and reporting.
- Maintain accurate inventory, ordering, cellar, and stock-loss controls.
- Develop beverage menus, seasonal offers, and promotions aligned with the venue brand.
- Track beverage trends and identify commercial opportunities.
- Train, mentor, and coach Bar Supervisors and bar team members.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession, and team accountability.
- Uphold beverage quality, presentation, service, and guest experience standards.
- Manage escalated guest feedback and service recovery.
- Ensure RSA, licensing, safety, and policy compliance, including risk reporting and corrective action.
Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and work experience:
- Diploma or higher qualification in hospitality or similar
- Demonstrated experience managing bar and beverage operations at a managerial level within a high-volume venue
- Demonstrated supplier and procurement management, stock and inventory control and GP margin management
- Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (Queensland)
- Advanced wine, spirits and cocktail product knowledge
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Beverage Operations Manager in Brisbane employer: HSW GRAZIER NO 5 TRUST & OTHERS
At Howard Smith Wharves, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity thrives. As a Chef de Partie, you'll not only lead a passionate kitchen team but also have the opportunity to shape our menu and mentor emerging talent, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Brisbane's riverside. We offer competitive benefits, ongoing professional development, and a supportive culture that values your contributions and growth.
Contact Details:
HSW GRAZIER NO 5 TRUST & OTHERS Recruitment Team
