Mary Mary Bar Manager

In partnership with one of the most admired and creative teams in the cocktail and spirits community Mary Mary at The Tasman a Luxury Collection Hotel Hobart takes the namesake of Australias first private Hospital St Mary and amplifies it to create a memorable drinking den cocktail bar and spirits library. It is a convivial energetic and sophisticated space with a modern approach to cocktail mixology service food and the appreciation of fine beverages.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced passionate and inspiring Bar Manager to lead our award-winning Mary Mary team.

As Bar Manager you will be responsible for the overall leadership and success of one of Hobarts premier cocktail destinations. You will drive exceptional guest experiences champion innovation in beverage offerings lead and develop a high-performing team and ensure operational excellence across all aspects of the venue.

With a hands-on leadership style and strong commercial acumen you will play a key role in maintaining Mary Marys reputation for world-class cocktails outstanding service and luxury hospitality.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Mary Mary ensuring seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Inspire mentor and develop the bar team through coaching training performance management and succession planning.
• Foster a positive high-performing culture that reflects Marriotts values and luxury service standards.
• Lead by example on the floor engaging with guests and creating memorable personalised experiences.
• Oversee the creation execution and ongoing development of the cocktail program in collaboration with the Food & Beverage leadership team.
• Maintain exceptional knowledge of cocktails spirits wines beers and emerging industry trends to continually elevate the guest offering.
• Ensure all beverages are prepared and presented consistently to brand and venue standards.
• Manage beverage cost stock control inventory ordering supplier relationships and wastage to achieve financial objectives.
• Analyse sales performance and implement initiatives to maximise beverage revenue and profitability.
• Develop and execute promotional activities seasonal beverage menus and special events to enhance the venues reputation.
• Ensure compliance with Responsible Service of Alcohol legislation food safety requirements workplace health and safety standards and Marriott brand policies.
• Manage guest feedback and service recovery professionally ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Prepare rosters manage labour costs and oversee daily administrative and operational requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the wider Food & Beverage leadership team to achieve departmental and hotel objectives.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness presentation and operational excellence throughout the venue.
• Champion continuous improvement through innovation quality and exceptional service delivery.

Profile

• Previous experience as a Bar Manager or in a senior leadership role within a premium cocktail bar luxury hotel or high-end hospitality venue.
• Extensive knowledge of cocktails premium spirits wines beers and contemporary beverage trends.
• Demonstrated experience leading coaching and developing high-performing hospitality teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing beverage costs labour budgets inventory and financial performance.
• A passion for creating exceptional guest experiences and delivering personalised luxury service.
• Outstanding leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing supplier relationships stock control purchasing and operational planning.
• Proven ability to resolve guest concerns with professionalism and confidence.
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.
• Availability to work evenings weekends and public holidays.
• A positive hands-on leadership style with a commitment to excellence innovation and luxury hospitality.
• Full Working Rights in Australia.

Rewards for work benefits for your lifestyle

• Join a supportive progressive and highly experienced team
• Be part of something truly unique within The Tasman experience
• Access generous benefits and discounts for yourself family and friends across over 9000 Marriott properties worldwide
• Extensive career development learning and growth opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives designed to support you personally and professionally
• Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to world-class events and experiences across Tasmania

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