Bar Manager

Join a friendly, community-focused venue known for live entertainment, karaoke, TAB, Keno and our famous Monster Meat Raffles as the Bar Manager at Riverwood Sports Club. You will lead front‑of‑house operations to deliver safe, efficient service and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps our members happy every day. About Riverwood Sports Club Riverwood Sports Club is a well‑established local venue offering full bar service, live entertainment, weekly karaoke, TAB, Keno, and popular meat and seafood raffles. Members and guests enjoy a relaxed, social environment with friendly service and great value drinks. The Role The Bar Manager is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for the smooth running of daily bar and club operations. You will ensure high standards of service, safety, compliance, and venue presentation while leading and supporting a customer‑focused team. Key Responsibilities Oversee day‑to‑day operations across the bar and club floor, ensuring excellent service, hygiene, and compliance at all times. Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor staff to foster a positive, professional, and member‑focused culture. Ensure compliance with liquor, gaming, RSA/RCG, workplace relations, and WHS requirements. Coordinate staff training, performance reviews, and effective incident reporting and management. Manage venue presentation, security procedures, and emergency protocols to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Contribute to rostering, scheduling, and stock control, and authorise reasonable operational expenditures. Build strong relationships with members, guests, contractors, suppliers, and local authorities. Support entertainment, raffles, and events, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement and future club initiatives. Have proven leadership experience in a registered club, bar, pub, hospitality, or community venue. Have a strong understanding of bar, gaming, and customer service operations, with a focus on creating a safe, welcoming environment. Have demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and manage teams with a collaborative leadership style. Have excellent communication and organisational skills, including report writing, incident management, and liaison with staff, members, and the Board. Possess solid knowledge of liquor, gaming, workplace relations, and WHS legislation relevant to clubs. Be flexible and resilient, with availability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Hold valid NSW RSA and RCG certifications (Senior First Aid desirable). Hold proven club or hospitality supervisory/management experience. Our Ideal Candidate Proven leadership experience in a registered club, bar, pub, hospitality, or community venue. Strong understanding of bar, gaming, and customer service operations, with a focus on creating a safe, welcoming environment. Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and manage teams, with a collaborative leadership style. Excellent communication and organisational skills, including report writing, incident management, and liaison with staff, members, and the Board. Solid knowledge of liquor, gaming, workplace relations, and WHS legislation relevant to clubs. Flexible and resilient, with availability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Valid NSW RSA and RCG certifications (Senior First Aid desirable). Proven club or hospitality supervisory/management experience. What We Offer Opportunity to make a genuine impact on operations, member experience, and future growth, working closely with the Club Secretary Manager and management team. Supportive, welcoming workplace culture where your input and leadership are valued. Apply now and become part of a club that values both its members and its staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr