Nelson Bay Golf Club is seeking an experienced and motivated Bar Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy bar and gaming facilities.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a hospitality professional who is passionate about service excellence, compliance, and team development.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Bar Manager is responsible for the end-to-end operation of the Club's bar, ensuring consistently high standards of service for our members and guests, responsible liquor and gaming operations, strong cost control, and profitable promotions - while building and leading a skilled, engaged team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily bar operations including opening/closing, cash handling, POS accuracy, and banking
Oversee stock forecasting, ordering, rotation, and monthly stock-take
Set and enforce service standards and professionally resolve customer issues
Recruit, induct, train, and coach bar staff across service standards, RSA/RSG, SOPs, hygiene, POS, and cash handling
Plan and deliver profitable beverage promotions and monitor performance outcomes
Ensure full compliance with liquor licensing, gaming, RSA/RSG, WHS, and cash-handling requirements
Provide operational oversight of functions and events




Manage gaming services including poker machines, Keno, and TAB facilities
Deliver approved standards of hospitality for members and visitors at all times
Key Performance Indicators
Beverage gross profit and COGS in line with budget
Stock variance maintained at or below 1.0% per month
Labor-to-sales ratio within approved targets
100% completion of mandatory training requirements
About You
You will bring:
Proven experience in bar or hospitality management (club or hotel experience highly regarded)
Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
Sound knowledge of POS systems, stock control, and inventory management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage conflict professionally and lead by example
Licenses & Certifications
Current RSA and RCG (NSW) - essential
Food Safety and First Aid certification - desirable
Why Join Us?
Work in a well-established, community-focused club environment
Lead a key operational area with genuine autonomy
Be part of a skilled management team committed to service excellence and continuous improvement
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📌 Bar Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Nelson Bay Golf Club
📍 New South Wales