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bar manager
Bar managers work in the often busy, vibrant environments of pubs and clubs, hotels and taverns, overseeing the smooth running of one or more bars in a hospitality business.
What would I do?
Some of a bar manager’s tasks and responsibilities may include:
• Purchase and storage of beverage items
• Budgeting and pricing policies
• Staff recruitment, training and rosters
• Ensuring relevant health, occupational health and safety
and licensing regulations are met
• Oversight of the maintenance of the cleanliness and
presentation of bar and service areas to the required
standard
• The responsible sale of alcoholic beverages
• Cashing up and banking
• Managing the security of the premises, including
opening and closing the bar
• General bar duties, including the preparation and
service of beverages.
What training do I need?
Formal qualifications aren’t required to work as a bar manager. However, nationally recognised qualifications are available to help prepare you for work in the industry, and to move forward in your career. The Diploma of Hospitality Management and the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management provide the skills required to work as a manager or senior manager respectively, in the hospitality industry.
Bar managers are expected to have an understanding of bar operations and a significant level of experience in the hospitality industry. Most employers of bar mangers seek people having a good knowledge of beverages and extensive experience in the preparation of cocktails.
Most bar manager positions require applicants to have a statement of attainment in the responsible service of alcohol (RSA).
What personal attributes do I need?
The personal attributes you need to work as a bar manager include:
• Leadership qualities and the ability to work in a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and
problem solving skills
• The ability to pay attention to detail
• The ability to deal with unexpected situations
• A commitment to providing a high standard of customer
service
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent personal presentation
• A responsible attitude to industry health and safety
regulations.
How much can I earn?
How much a bar manager earns depends very much on the type of business and the experience of the individual.
How many hours can I expect to work in a week?
In general, as a bar manager, you will need to be flexible in your availability and be willing to work evenings, weekends and extended hours.
What are my employment prospects?
Experienced bar managers with excellent skills are always in demand.
How do I find a job as a Bar Manager?
If you have access to the internet go to www.discoverjobs.com.au, this is a website dedicated to helping you find employment in the hospitality industry. Or you could approach businesses in the areas you’d like to work in and ask to talk to them about employing you. Leave your CV, which should include your workplace achievements and experience and contact details. Make sure you follow up your initial approaches.