Restaurant Bar Manager

**Bar Manager - Red Eye Bar** **About You:** You're a confident, energetic hospitality professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. You love the buzz of hospitality - meeting people, leading teams, and creating an electric atmosphere while driving revenue. Whether you're hyping up happy hour on the mic, managing challenging situations with charm, or entertaining guests during themed nights, you bring both people-focused leadership and commercial drive. You know how to motivate teams, maintain sharp service standards, and make guests feel like they're part of the party. **About Us:** Red Eye Bar is part of the Nomads Hostels group, operating venues across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand. Our St Kilda location accommodates 231 guests and operates seven days a week, serving a diverse mix of travellers, expats, students, and locals. We operate a restaurant five days a week and host an exciting calendar of weekly events including Melbourne's biggest Bingo night, trivia, beer pong, DJ takeovers, and more. Our vibe is high-energy, cheeky, and welcoming with a simple mission: guests have fun, staff have fun, and the bar makes coin. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead and motivate teams through training, management, and front-line leadership * Drive daily food and beverage revenue targets * Manage wage costs and delegate tasks effectively * Oversee restaurant operations and coordinate with kitchen teams * Ensure compliance with Work Health & Safety and Victorian Liquor requirements * Handle budgets, cash management, and end-of-day reconciliations * Resolve customer complaints professionally with appropriate use of humor * Take full responsibility for venue operations and staff during shifts * **Additional duties may include:** Stocktakes, forecasting, rostering, event planning, recruitment, and administrative tasks requiring full venue ownership **What We're Looking For:** * Previous hospitality supervisory or management experience in bar/restaurant/venue environments * Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to inspire and motivate others * Excellent communication skills and ability to perform under pressure * Experience with cash handling and venue operations * Availability for nights and weekends (with emphasis on midweek events) * Sense of humor and personality - this is not a conventional bar role **Benefits:** * Free accommodation across Nomads hostel network * Food, beverage, and accommodation discounts within the group * Career advancement opportunities within a global hospitality organization * Opportunity to work in one of Melbourne's most iconic hostel bars * Dynamic, vibrant work environment with international clientele * Employee mentoring program * Staff drinks **Employment:** Full-time and part-time positions available **Salary:** $55,000 - $75,000 per year **Location:** In person, St Kilda