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HEAD BARTENDER / BAR MANAGER

Build & Lead the Bar at Mister Minh

Mister Minh — Richmond, VIC
Full-Time | $40–$45 per hour + super, depending on experience

Mister Minh is an established Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond with a long history and a strong reputation for food.

We’re now putting serious focus into building our bar.

We’re looking for an experienced Head Bartender / Bar Manager who wants more than a job behind the bar.

We want someone who wants to take ownership, build a team, develop the drinks program and help turn our bar into a destination.

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THE ROLE

As Head Bartender, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and development of our bar.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You’ll be behind the bar during service, but you’ll also be responsible for building the systems, standards and culture that allow the bar to grow.

You’ll work closely with management to develop the bar’s identity and increase its customer base and revenue.

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

🍸 Bar Operations

•⁠  ⁠Take ownership of daily bar operations
•⁠  ⁠Lead service and maintain high standards
•⁠  ⁠Manage opening and closing procedures
•⁠  ⁠Ensure the bar is properly stocked and prepared
•⁠  ⁠Manage ordering, stock levels and wastage
•⁠  ⁠Maintain responsible service of alcohol standards
•⁠  ⁠Use Square POS confidently for orders, payments and reporting
•⁠  ⁠Maintain clean, organised and efficient bar operations

🍹 Drinks & Product

•⁠  ⁠Develop and maintain our cocktail and drinks menu
•⁠  ⁠Create drinks that fit the Mister Minh brand and customer base
•⁠  ⁠Maintain consistency in recipes, presentation and service
•⁠  ⁠Work with management on pricing and menu development
•⁠  ⁠Introduce seasonal drinks and new concepts
•⁠  ⁠Develop relationships with beverage suppliers
•⁠  ⁠Stay current with drinks and hospitality trends

👥 Leadership

•⁠  ⁠Lead and develop the bar team
•⁠  ⁠Train bartenders and establish service standards
•⁠  ⁠Lead by example during service
•⁠  ⁠Develop recipes, procedures and bar systems
•⁠  ⁠Assist with rostering and staffing requirements
•⁠  ⁠Create a strong bar culture and professional working environment

📈 Growing the Bar

This is the most important part of the role.

Our bar has significant room to grow.

We’re looking for someone who wants to help us change that.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop:

•⁠  ⁠Cocktail nights
•⁠  ⁠Bar specials
•⁠  ⁠Events and activations
•⁠  ⁠New drinks concepts
•⁠  ⁠Customer experiences
•⁠  ⁠Promotions
•⁠  ⁠Collaborations
•⁠  ⁠Social media content
•⁠  ⁠Ways to increase bar traffic
•⁠  ⁠Strategies to increase beverage revenue

We’re not expecting you to single-handedly fill the room.

But we do want someone who genuinely cares about whether the bar succeeds.

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WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an experienced bartender who is ready to step into a genuine leadership position.

You’ll ideally have:

•⁠  ⁠Several years of bartending experience
•⁠  ⁠Strong cocktail knowledge
•⁠  ⁠Previous experience leading a bar or bar team
•⁠  ⁠Experience in a busy hospitality environment
•⁠  ⁠Strong knowledge of bar operations
•⁠  ⁠Understanding of stock control, ordering and wastage
•⁠  ⁠Experience with POS systems — Square experience is highly regarded
•⁠  ⁠Strong communication and customer service skills
•⁠  ⁠RSA
•⁠  ⁠A professional, energetic personality
•⁠  ⁠The ability to work independently and take initiative

Requirements

•⁠  ⁠Minimum 3 years’ bartending experience, with previous senior/lead bartender or bar management experience preferred
•⁠  ⁠Current Victorian RSA required
•⁠  ⁠Strong cocktail knowledge and practical cocktail-making experience
•⁠  ⁠Experience managing bar operations, including stock control, ordering and wastage
•⁠  ⁠Experience training or supervising other bartenders
•⁠  ⁠Comfortable using Square POS or similar POS systems
•⁠  ⁠Strong understanding of responsible service of alcohol
•⁠  ⁠Excellent communication and customer service skills
•⁠  ⁠Professional presentation and positive attitude
•⁠  ⁠Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
•⁠  ⁠Full-time availability, including evenings and weekends
•⁠  ⁠Must have the initiative and personality to help grow and develop the bar, not simply work behind the bar