Bar Manager – Matakana

Job Description

Sawmill Brewery is situated north of Auckland in beautiful Matakana, near outstanding beaches and stunning walks. We are proud to be New Zealand’s first and only B Corp certified brewery.

The Smoko Room is our onsite bar and eatery with a focus on the best local ingredients and a high level of service. We are seeking a permanent full-time Bar Manager to join the Smoko Room team and take charge of delivering the best beer experience to our customers!

Job description

Daily management of the bar (opening and set-up, lunch, and dinner shifts, packing down).

Stock ordering, rotation, and management – ensuring we always have the correct product levels (beers, wines, non-alcoholics, consumables).

Have input into drinks list design and changes.

Ensure pricing through the ordering and POS systems is current and correct.

Maintain clean and well-functioning beer lines and cooling systems.

Be responsible for the training of new staff, and up-skilling of existing staff, with regards to beverages.

Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Essential skills & abilities

A passion for beer! and a good knowledge of core beer styles and terms.

Experience in managing and training staff.

Great customer service skills and a vibrant, out-going, positive personality.

All-round excellent written and verbal communication skills with staff, suppliers, and customers.

Good time management skills and self-motivation.

Details

Full time hours.

Flexible roster, Monday to Sunday 9am – 11pm

Weekend work required.

Pay competitive and based on experience.

The ideal candidate will have a love for craft beer and beverage service, have at least 2 years relevant experience behind a bar, and hold a current Manager’s Certificate.

A full job description is available upon request.