Food & Beverage Team Leader (Bar)

voco Melbourne Central | Melbourne CBD, VIC

Full-time | Tuesdays to Saturdays roster

Lead the team. Create exceptional drinks. Make every experience count.

At voco Melbourne Central, we believe great hospitality comes from people who genuinely enjoy what they do. We're warm, welcoming and a little different, and we're looking for a hands-on Food & Beverage Team Leader (Bar) who enjoys leading a team, crafting great drinks and bringing creative ideas to life behind the bar.

Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, voco Melbourne Central is home to Blacksmith Bar & Grill, our signature restaurant where great food, thoughtfully crafted drinks and genuine hospitality come together.

If you're passionate about bartending, love experimenting with flavours and enjoy creating memorable experiences for guests, we'd love to meet you!

What you'll be doing

- Lead from the front: Supervise daily bar operations, coordinate shifts and support the Food & Beverage team to deliver smooth, efficient service.

- Get hands-on behind the bar: Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and other beverages while maintaining quality, consistency and presentation.

- Create and curate beverage recipes: Develop, test and refine cocktail recipes, curate a distinctive drinks menu and introduce creative beverage offerings that complement the Blacksmith Bar & Grill experience.

- Bring mixology to life: Experiment with flavours, ingredients, techniques and garnishes to create innovative cocktails while balancing creativity, consistency, cost and guest preferences.

- Drive beverage quality and sales: Maintain beverage standards,



contribute to promotions and identify opportunities to enhance the drinks offering and increase sales.

- Deliver memorable guest experiences: Engage with guests, make personalized recommendations and share your beverage knowledge to elevate their experience.

- Support and develop the team: Coach and motivate team members, share your bartending and mixology expertise, and help build a positive team culture.

- Manage daily bar operations: Assist with stock control, ordering, inventory checks, beverage costing, bar setup and closing procedures.

- Maintain high standards: Ensure the bar is clean, organized and compliant with RSA, food safety, workplace health and safety requirements, and hotel procedures.

- Work collaboratively: Partner with the restaurant and wider hotel teams to deliver seamless service and a consistent guest experience.

What we're looking for

- Previous bartending experience, ideally with experience in a supervisory or team leader bar role within a hotel, restaurant or quality hospitality venue.

- Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer and contemporary mixology techniques.

- A creative flair for developing cocktail recipes, experimenting with flavors and curating beverage menus.

- An understanding of beverage costing, portion control, stock management and maintaining consistent drink quality.





- A hands-on leader who enjoys working behind the bar and leading by example during busy service.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, support and motivate a team.

- A genuine passion for hospitality, guest engagement and creating memorable experiences.

- Good organizational skills, attention to detail and confidence working in a fast-paced environment.

- Current Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.

- Availability to work full-time, Tuesday to Saturday, including evening shifts, closing shifts and operationally required hours.

Why join voco Melbourne Central?

- A distinctive hotel brand: Be part of voco, where individuality, thoughtful touches and a relaxed approach to hospitality make us different.

- Creative freedom: Bring your ideas to the table and help shape our cocktail recipes, mixology concepts and beverage offering.

- A supportive team: Work alongside people who value collaboration, respect and genuine teamwork.

- Room to grow: Develop your leadership, bartending and beverage development skills while building your hospitality career.

- A outstanding location: Work in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

- Make your mark: Create a bar experience that reflects the character of Blacksmith Bar & Grill and gives guests a reason to return.

Ready to shake things up?

If you're a creative bartender with a passion for mixology, an eye for detail and a knack for leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the team at Blacksmith Bar & Grill, where great drinks and genuine hospitality come together.

📌 Food & Beverage Team Leader (Bar) (Melbourne)
🏢 voco Melbourne Central
📍 Melbourne