You will take full ownership of the cocktail offering, oversee the day-to-day running of the bar, and drive high-standard, high-energy service. Bar Olo is hunting for a skilled, creative, and service-driven Bar Manager to lead the bar team and drive the cocktail program. Based in the heart of Carlton, the venue prides itself on an energetic room, fast-paced service, and exceptional drinks.

Key responsibilities

Design and execute creative, balanced, and seasonally rotating cocktail menus—balancing elevated signatures, fast highballs, and razor-sharp classics

Establish consistent prep systems (syrups, cordials, batching, infusions, ice management) to ensure speed, consistency, and minimal waste during peak services

Manage spirit inventory, recipe costing, COGS targets, pars, ordering, and supplier relationships with boutique and craft distilleries

Train front-of-house and bar staff on spirits, cocktail specs, build technique, and service etiquette

Lead from the well and the floor during peak rushes, setting the pace, upholding quality, and delivering warm, effortless hospitality

Ensure RSA, food safety,



and liquor licensing obligations are strictly adhered to across every shift

End of night cash up and venue pack down

About you

2+ years leading a bar or working as a Head / Senior Bartender in a fast-paced cocktail-focused venue

Deep spirits knowledge, speed on the tools, and a robust track record of developing balanced, scalable cocktail recipes

Understanding of beverage margins, pour costs, batching economics, and stock management

A cool head under high volume and the ability to rally, train, and inspire a tight-knit bar team

Valid Victorian RSA (licensee training preferred)

About us

Bar Olo is based in the heart of Carlton and prides itself on an energetic room, honest service, and an exceptional drinks and wine program.

Creative control over the cocktail list, batching programs, and backbar curation

A consistent, balanced roster (Tuesday- Saturday roster)

Great staff meals

Small, tight team to work closely with in

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📌 Bar Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Bar Olo
📍 Melbourne