Bar Manager

Hospitality without the late nights.

Looking for a hospitality management role that offers genuine work-life balance?

The Toowoomba Turf Club is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Bar Manager to join our Hospitality Team at Clifford Park Racecourse.

Unlike traditional hospitality venues, this role offers predominantly daytime hours with no split shifts and a predictable roster. While race meetings, feature race days and functions will require evening and weekend work, the majority of your week will be spent working standard business hours alongside a supportive and experienced management team.

If you love hospitality but are looking to step away from the demands of pubs, clubs or restaurants operating seven days and late into the night, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

About Us

Established in 1861, the Toowoomba Turf Club is one of Queensland's leading provincial racing clubs.

We conduct approximately 40 thoroughbred race meetings each year and are home to one of the largest thoroughbred training centres in Southeast Queensland. In addition to racing, the Club operates a thriving functions, events and hospitality business and is entering an exciting period of growth with significant infrastructure projects planned over the coming years.

About the Role

Reporting to the Hospitality Manager, the Bar Manager plays a key leadership role in the day-to-day operation of the Club's beverage services.

Working closely with the Hospitality Manager, Chef and other departments including Operations, Finance and Marketing, you will ensure the efficient delivery of bar operations across race meetings, functions and events.

Key responsibilities include

- Managing the day-to-day operation of all bars.
- Preparing staff rosters and supervising bar staff.
- Ordering beverages and bar consumables.
- Stock control,



stocktakes and inventory management.
- Receiving and rotating stock.
- Monitoring beverage margins and minimising wastage.
- Preparing race day trading reports.
- Maintaining liquor licensing and RSA compliance.
- Ensuring high standards of customer service.
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of major race meetings and special events.

Two of the highlights of the year are the Club's premier race days — the Weetwood Handicap and King of the Mountain — where you'll help deliver exceptional experiences for thousands of patrons.

About You

You will ideally have

- Previous experience in a Bar Manager, Venue Supervisor or Hospitality Management role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Experience with stock control and inventory systems.
- Sound understanding of responsible service of alcohol requirements.
- A hands-on approach with a willingness to lead by example.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across multiple departments.
- Current RMLV certification.

Why Join the Toowoomba Turf Club?

- Predominantly daytime roster.
- No split shifts.
- Significantly fewer late nights than traditional hospitality venues.
- Opportunity to work major events
- Supportive management team.
- Diverse and interesting role across racing, hospitality and events.
- Secure, full-time employment.
- The opportunity to be part of one of Queensland's most historic sporting organisations.

Apply Now If you're passionate about hospitality and looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications should include a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

Confidential enquiries may be directed to:

Grant Sheather

Chief Executive Officer

Toowoomba Turf Club

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