As Bar Manager, you'll take responsibility for the overall day-to-day operation of Crafty Cargo Taphouse & Sports Bar. You'll be on the floor, behind the bar, talking to customers, leading the team and making sure the venue is running the way it should. This is a hands-on, full-time position where you'll take ownership of the venue's daily operations, lead the team and work closely with the owners to continue growing and improving the business.

Key responsibilities

- Lead, motivate and manage the bar and hospitality team
- Create rosters and effectively manage labour costs
- Recruit, onboard and train team members
- Set and maintain high standards of customer service
- Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships
- Complete stocktakes and control wastage
- Monitor beverage margins and help improve venue profitability
- Manage opening and closing procedures
- Handle cash, POS procedures and reconciliations
- Ensure the venue is clean, organised and presented to a high standard

About you

- Previous experience managing or supervising a busy bar, pub, club or hospitality venue
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Experience with rostering and labour management
- Knowledge of beverage stock control, ordering and stocktakes




- Good understanding of margins, wastage and the commercial side of hospitality
- Confidence managing busy services and large sporting events
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Current RSA, RMLV and relevant Queensland hospitality requirements
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends when required

About us

Crafty Cargo Taphouse & Sports Bar is a local taphouse and sports bar built around cold beer, live sport, good food, great service and an atmosphere people want to come back to. We're a sports bar where NRL, AFL, Cricket, UFC, Boxing, Football and major sporting events form part of our calendar.

Competitive salary based on experience

Genuine responsibility and autonomy

Direct access to and support from the owners

Opportunity to put your own ideas into action

Ability to help shape the future direction of the venue

Fun, social and fast-paced working environment

Great local customer base and regular following

Prospect to build, develop and lead your own team

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