Operations Assistant Manager (Staffing, Bars, & Events)
BBR Agency is an event production, placemaking and activation agency based in The Rocks. We are looking for a Production & Operations Manager to take ownership of staffing and bar operations. You will run the people and the bars behind Sydney's biggest festivals. This is a hands-on role where you brief, train and supervise staff directly, and you own the job once it is handed to you.
Key responsibilities
Recruit and onboard casual and full-time event staff, including labour hire, for up to about ***** people across the event
Forecast staffing by zone and build rosters across multiple zones and shifts
Prepare briefing materials and brief staff so everyone knows their role, zone and who they report to
Manage staffing in real time during the event, including absences and last-minute changes
Look after staff welfare, including breaks, fatigue management, and time in lieu approvals and tracking
Oversee bar and alcohol operations, including themed drinking experiences, and keep service standards high
Make sure bars follow RSA requirements and licence conditions, and elevate any compliance issue immediately
Plan alcohol stock,



manage inventory and coordinate supplier orders and deliveries
Reconcile takings and revenue
Track and reconcile the staffing budget, with staff cost analysis and variance reporting
About you
Robust rostering, scheduling, staff briefing and training experience (rostering software is a bonus)
Current NSW RSA certificate and a solid grasp of alcohol compliance
Food safety knowledge
Strong budget tracking and financial reporting
Knowledge of NSW employment law, award conditions and time in lieu, including casual workforce compliance
Vendor management, supervision, complaint handling and problem-solving
Confident with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Festival or large outdoor event experience in a fast-paced, multi-zone environment is valued
Organised, detail-focused, and calm when something breaks at 4pm
Comfortable working evenings and weekends during live event periods
About us
BBR Agency is an event production, placemaking and activation agency based in The Rocks. We deliver festivals, markets and experiential events across Australia.
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📌 Operations Assistant Manager (Staffing, Bars, & Events) (Sydney)
🏢 BBR AGENCY
📍 Sydney