Rick Shores is one of Australia’s most iconic beachfront restaurants, known for its award-winning modern Asian dining, oceanfront setting, and world-class service. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bar Manager/ Supervisor to join our leadership team and help us deliver exceptional experiences for both our valued guests and team.

About the Role

As Bar Manager, you will play a key role in curating and delivering our beverage program while enhancing the guest experience through expert cocktails, beer, wine knowledge, service, and hospitality leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Curate and manage the venue’s cocktail list and beer, spirt offering in collaboration with Venue Management

Develop and maintain a beverage list featuring directly sourced, boutique, eclectic, progressive, classic domestic and international producers

Train and mentor front‑of‑house staff on beer styles, cocktail offerings, flavour profiles, and food pairing recommendations

Lead bar service in the restaurant, ensuring correct presentation and proactive upselling to maximise profitability

Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to design complementary food pairings

Organise and manage stock efficiently, ensuring systems are easy for all staff to follow

Assist with ordering in line with budgetary parameters and financial guidelines





Support the Management Team in upholding company service standards and guest experience expectations

Qualifications & Experience To be successful in this role, you must meet one of the following requirements:

A Diploma qualification relevant to hospitality plus at least one year of full‑time relevant work experience, or

At least three years of full‑time relevant work experience in lieu of formal qualifications In addition, you will have:

Previous experience as a Bar Manager in a high‑quality restaurant environment

WSET Level 2 or 3 qualifications (highly regarded)

A current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate

Solid knowledge of domestic and international wines with the ability to pair wine and food creatively

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for customer service

Benefits

Competitive salary package $80,000-$85,000 per annum plus superannuation

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts on meals

Ongoing training and professional development

Genuine opportunities for career progression within the Fanda Group

If you are a dedicated Bar Manager looking to bring your expertise to one of Queensland’s most respected dining destinations, we would love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and cover letter today.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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