Job Description

About EVT: n

Rydges Sydney Central is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

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Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We’re not just in the neighbourhood, we’re part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and "too easy" service. Whether it’s for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

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EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150award winningrestaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges,Atura,LyLo, Independent CollectionandAustralia’s most lovedyear roundalpine resort,Thredbo.Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Onceyou’rein,there’sno limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Support the Bar Manager in overseeing day‑to‑day operations, ensuring service standards, productivity, profitability and compliance with hotel and venue policies.
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- Lead and motivate the team through positive, proactive leadership,



driving staff engagement, retention, training, performance development and effective communication.
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- Manage staffing and labour controls, including rosters, overtime, leave, entitlements, handovers and cross‑venue team capability to meet service and financial targets.
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- Ensure full compliance with liquor licensing, health and safety, incident reporting, crisis management and risk controls, maintaining accurate records and qualifications.
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- Deliver exceptional guest experiences by managing complaints with care and urgency, anticipating issues, maintaining quality control systems and resolving problems proactively.
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- Drive revenue through a strong sales culture, implementing and tracking up‑selling and on‑selling strategies while controlling departmental expenses.
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- Maintain accurate reporting, financial controls, IT system knowledge and asset care, working with Finance and Senior Management to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
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- Act as a brand ambassador for the venue, hotel and EVT, promoting properties, supporting other departments, and contributing to meetings, projects and events.
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What You’ll Bring nn
- Previous experience working as a supervising or assisting in high‑volume bar or pub with a good knowledge of beverages, cocktails and wines.
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- Someone that can adapt to guests needs quickly and is happy to jump behind the bar and be operational.
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- Proven people‑focused leadership capability, providing guidance, support and direction to colleagues while communicating with care, fairness and professionalism.
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- Strong guest‑centric service background, consistently delivering productive, friendly and professional experiences and managing guest feedback or complaints with confidence and empathy.
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- Sound experience in compliance and risk management, including liquor licensing, WHS, incident reporting and maintaining operational standards with integrity.
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- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with trust and accountability, contributing to a positive, professional culture focused on team development, operational excellence and commercial success.
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How You Work nn
- Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
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- Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.
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- Owner’s mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.
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- Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.
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Perks from Day One n

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

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- 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
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- $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
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- Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
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- Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
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- Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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📌 Assistant Bar Manager - Rydges Sydney Central
🏢 EVT Group
📍 Sydney