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 solid 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

Strong 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, good food, warm hospitality and the kind of atmosphere that makes people settle in for one more.

📌 Bar Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Ombra
📍 Sydney