About the role
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the bar, balancing creativity and genuine hospitality with strong commercial awareness. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves being behind the bar, thrives during a busy service and understands that exceptional hospitality is about much more than what's in the glass.
Key responsibilities
- Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing bar team
- Delivering consistently exceptional cocktails, wine service and guest experiences
- Taking ownership of beverage operations, stock control, ordering, inventory and cost management
- Driving cocktail development, seasonal menus and continuous improvement of our beverage offering
- Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and identifying opportunities to improve margins and product selection
- Managing bar standards, preparation, presentation and service efficiency
- Working closely with venue management to drive revenue, profitability and the overall guest experience
- Creating a positive, accountable and energetic team culture
About you
- Proven experience as a Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager or senior bartender ready to take the next step
- Excellent cocktail knowledge, strong spirits expertise and a genuine appreciation for wine
- A creative approach to drinks without losing sight of speed, consistency and profitability
- Robust leadership skills and the ability to train, motivate and inspire a team
- A sound understanding of beverage costing, GP, inventory and stock management
- A confident, approachable personality and a genuine love of looking after people
- The ability to remain organised, composed and hands-on during busy services
- A current NSW RSA
About us
Ombra is a cocktail and wine bar in the heart of Sydney's CBD. A little sophisticated, a little playful, and never pretentious. We're all about great drinks, positive food, warm hospitality and the kind of atmosphere that makes people settle in for one more.
📌 Bar Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Ombra
📍 Sydney