HARVAC — Canberra's leading private hospitality group — is looking for an experiencedBar Managerto take the reins atWILMA.
Right in the heart of Canberra, our venues are high-energy, fast-paced dining experiences built around bold food, killer cocktails and an atmosphere that doesn't quit.
But for us, hospitality has never just been about food and drinks.
We're in the business of human connection.
Every interaction matters.
Every guest leaves feeling like they experienced something, not just got great food or bevvy's somewhere.
We createextraordinary experiencesthrough genuine connection, incredible service and teams who give a damn.
We've built some of Canberra's most recognised venues and picked up some serious awards along the way.
That comes down to outstanding people, high standards and a genuine obsession with creating experiences that people remember.
The Role
We're looking for a Bar Manager who can lead from the front, build a high-performing team and make sure our bars consistently deliver an extraordinary experience.
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the bars across our venues, working closely with Venue Management to drive service, team performance and commercial results.
What you'll be responsible for:
Leading, training and developing our bar teams
Creating genuine connections with guests and delivering extraordinary experiences
Maintaining exceptional service and product standards




Driving cocktail and beverage quality and consistency
Managing bar operations, stock control and ordering
Rostering and managing labour effectively
Supporting menu development and beverage innovation
Driving sales and controlling beverage costs
Creating a positive, high-performance team culture
What we want from you:
Proven experience managing a busy bar or hospitality venue
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Commercial awareness and an understanding of bar costs and margins
The ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
High standards and attention to detail
A genuine passion for people and hospitality
The ability to create authentic connections with guests and your team
The confidence to lead a team and hold people accountable
Most importantly, we want someone whocares about people.
Someone who understands that the best hospitality isn't transactional.
It's about making people feel welcome, remembered and valued.
Someone who wants to build a team that createsextraordinary experiences, night after night.
In return, you'll get the opportunity to work within Canberra's most exciting, favourite Hospitality company, with a strong team, established systems and plenty of room to make your mark.
Sound like your scene?
Step up.
HARVAC.
Not just a job — a vibe.
Must have Christmas/New Year availability.
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📌 Bar Manager - Wilma Public Bar (Canberra)
🏢 HARVAC Group
📍 Canberra