Location: YASSAS – The Greek Way, Mitcham, Melbourne
Department: Food & Beverage Operations
Reports to: Venue Manager / General Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

About YASSAS

YASSAS – The Greek Way brings authentic Greek food, warm hospitality and memorable celebrations to Melbourne.

As we prepare to open our new Mitcham restaurant, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Bar Manager to help establish and lead our bar operation.

YASSAS Mitcham will offer a vibrant dining workplace, a strong beverage experience and dedicated spaces for private celebrations and functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building a team, establishing systems and being involved in the opening of a new venue.

Position Overview

The Bar Manager will play an important role in the successful opening and ongoing operation of YASSAS Mitcham.

Working closely with the Venue Manager and senior management, the successful candidate will help establish the bar's operating standards, recruit and train the team, organise stock and equipment, and deliver a high-quality beverage experience from day one.

Following the opening, the Bar Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, financial performance and continuous improvement of the bar.

This position requires someone who is both operationally strong and capable of building a successful bar operation from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Opening Planning and Setup

- Work with management to prepare the bar for opening.
- Assist with bar layout, equipment placement and operational workflow.
- Establish practical opening, closing, cleaning and preparation procedures.
- Help determine initial beverage stock requirements and par levels.
- Coordinate with management and suppliers regarding beverage availability, glassware, equipment and consumables.
- Ensure appropriate storage, refrigeration, ice and preparation arrangements are in place.
- Assist with POS setup, beverage recipes and product configuration.
- Participate in testing the bar operation before opening.

2. Recruitment and Team Development

- Assist in recruiting bartenders and bar support staff.
- Develop a structured induction and training programme for the bar team.
- Train staff in cocktail preparation, wine service, beverage knowledge and guest interaction.
- Establish explicit expectations for presentation, cleanliness, teamwork and service speed.
- Support pre-opening training and mock service sessions.
- Build a positive, accountable and service-focused team culture.
- Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback after opening.

3. Beverage Menu Development

- Work with senior management to develop a beverage offering suited to YASSAS Mitcham.
- Contribute ideas for cocktails, Greek-inspired drinks, wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages.




- Ensure beverages complement the YASSAS food menu and overall guest experience.
- Standardise cocktail recipes, garnishes, presentation and preparation methods.
- Assist with pricing and beverage cost calculations.
- Recommend seasonal beverages and promotional opportunities.
- Balance creativity with preparation efficiency and commercial viability.

4. Daily Bar Operations

- Take full responsibility for daily bar operations following opening.
- Ensure the bar is prepared and adequately stocked before every service.
- Maintain consistent beverage quality and presentation.
- Manage service efficiency during busy periods.
- Coordinate closely with floor staff and kitchen operations.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and working correctly.
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and secure operating procedures.
- Personally support bar service during peak periods.

5. Private Functions and Celebrations

- Work with the functions and venue management teams to coordinate beverage service for private events.
- Assist with beverage packages, bar tabs and event-specific beverage requirements.
- Ensure the bar team is prepared for simultaneous restaurant and function service.
- Manage beverage stock and staffing requirements for functions.
- Maintain service standards during birthdays, corporate events and other celebrations.
- Support opportunities to increase beverage revenue through functions.

6. Stock Control and Financial Performance

- Establish effective ordering and inventory procedures.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels without unnecessary overstocking.
- Conduct regular stocktakes and investigate variances.
- Monitor beverage costs, gross profit and wastage.
- Maintain accurate pouring and recipe standards.
- Monitor beverage sales and identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Work with management to achieve agreed revenue and profitability targets.

7. Systems, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

- Ensure beverage items and pricing are accurately maintained in the POS.
- Follow approved stock ordering and inventory systems.
- Prepare regular reports on beverage sales, stock usage and operational issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow and service speed.
- Recommend equipment, menu and operational improvements.
- Support the implementation of consistent YASSAS bar standards across the group.

8. Compliance and Safety





- Ensure compliance with Victorian liquor licensing and RSA requirements.
- Maintain secure alcohol service practices.
- Ensure all staff understand intoxication management procedures.
- Maintain hygiene, cleaning and workplace safety standards.
- Ensure equipment, chemicals and stock are handled and stored safely.

Required Experience and Skills

- Previous experience in a Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager or senior bar leadership role.
- Experience in opening a new hospitality venue or establishing bar systems will be highly regarded.
- Strong cocktail, wine, spirits and beverage knowledge.
- Experience training and developing bar teams.
- Sound understanding of beverage costing, ordering and stock control.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Confidence working in a busy restaurant and functions environment.
- Current Victorian RSA certification.

Key Performance Indicators

Pre-Opening

- Completion of bar setup and operational readiness.
- Recruitment and training of the bar team.
- Beverage menu and recipe readiness.
- Stock and supplier arrangements completed.
- Successful completion of mock services.
- Compliance and equipment checks completed.

Post-Opening

- Beverage revenue and average beverage spend.
- Beverage gross profit and cost percentage.
- Stocktake accuracy and wastage control.
- Guest satisfaction and beverage quality.
- Team performance and training completion.
- Service efficiency and operational consistency.
- Function beverage sales and execution.
- Bar cleanliness, compliance and equipment maintenance.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Bar Manager at YASSAS Mitcham will:

- Help deliver a smooth and organised venue opening.
- Build a capable and enthusiastic bar team.
- Establish efficient systems that work consistently.
- Deliver an excellent beverage experience from the beginning.
- Create a bar operation that supports both restaurant dining and private functions.
- Take ownership of financial and operational performance.
- Continuously improve the bar as the venue develops.

What We Offer

- The opportunity to be part of opening a new YASSAS restaurant.
- Direct involvement in establishing the bar operation and training its team.
- The ability to contribute to beverage development and service standards.
- A dynamic hospitality environment with restaurant dining and private functions.
- Career development opportunities within the YASSAS restaurant group.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can help build the Mitcham bar into a successful, efficient and profitable part of the YASSAS experience.

Pay: $64,000.00 – $86,600.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Bar Manager (Mitcham)
🏢 YASSAS - THE GREEK WAY
📍 Mitcham