" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBar Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"308\"\u003e Hospitality / Travel / Tourism \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"309\"\u003e Bar and Beverage \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"310\"\u003e VIC Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"311\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 23/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary, plus super - genuine earning potential | South Yarra\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStable Roster Wednesday to Sunday - full-time hours\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing training, mentorship and clear pathways for career progression\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eYou know what it takes to run a bar that never misses a beat, no matter how busy the room gets.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a Bar Manager role at Yugen, our contemporary dining venue within Capitol Grand, South Yarra. You will own the bar end to end, guest experience, team, cost and menu, and build a function that runs to a standard, not to who\u0027s on shift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 2019, LK Hospitality has quickly made a name for itself as the home of innovative, creative and world-class dining and drinking experiences. Led by Executive Culinary Director, Stephen Nairn, our portfolio includes award-winning Omnia, Yugen Dining and Yugen Omakase. In addition to The Grand Room and Bromley Gallery Events, all located within the prestigious Capitol Grand, on the bustling corner of Toorak Road and Chapel Street, South Yarra and Portside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yugen:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Y\u0026#363;gen is Melbourne\u0027s only fully underground restaurant, a two-level subterranean dining and drinking destination on the corner of Chapel Street and Toorak Road in South Yarra. Beneath its sister venue, the award-winning Y\u0026#363;gen Tea Bar, the space brings together an 85-seat restaurant, a sweeping bar, a six-seat Omakase counter and the Golden Orb, a VIP dining space suspended above the room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Guests come for considered dinners, high-energy drinks and everything in between, backed by a menu of contemporary Asian cuisine, live DJs and a genuine sense of theatre. It\u0027s a venue built for a big room and a busy bar, and the standard behind it matters just as much as what\u0027s on the plate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As Bar Manager at Yugen, you take ownership of the bar end to end: guest experience, team, cost and menu, working closely with the Restaurant Manager to keep service running to standard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a team and system that delivers consistently exceptional service\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, roster and develop bartenders, supervisors and the wider bar team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster a culture of accountability and growth that holds when you\u0027re not watching\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun inventory and cost control with real discipline: stock, ordering and waste\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShape and evolve the cocktail and beverage menu with genuine creative input\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead regular tastings and training so quality never depends on who\u0027s behind the bar\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with kitchen and floor teams to strengthen food and drink pairings\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary, plus super - genuine earning potential | South Yarra\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStable Roster Wednesday to Sunday - full-time hours\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing training, mentorship and clear pathways for career progression\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Who We\u0027re Looking For\u003cbr\u003e You own outcomes, not just shifts, and your team performs the same whether you\u0027re watching or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3+ years as Bar Manager or Assistant, high volume venue\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability to lead, coach and grow a team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep beverage and cocktail knowledge, not just trends\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal experience in cost control and stock management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent RSA certification\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e And the non-negotiables - you hold the standard without needing to be chased, you keep the bar running the way it should even when it\u0027s busy, and the rest of the team can rely on you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eValues in Practice\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThese are not aspirational, they are the minimum we expect from everyone here.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity -\u003c/strong\u003e Team members are individuals with integrity. Doing the right thing, for the guest and for each other, is the baseline.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine hospitality -\u003c/strong\u003e Authentic care for delivering exceptional experiences to guests. Not a performance, a disposition.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive skill -\u003c/strong\u003e A strong skill set in the restaurant industry. Craft matters here. Knowledge of your discipline is non-negotiable.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-motivation and goal orientation -\u003c/strong\u003e You do not need to be managed to hold the standard.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s on Offer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn the bar at one of Melbourne\u0027s most loved venues\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal investment in your development and growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary, plus super\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA supportive, experienced hospitality team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine autonomy to shape the beverage program\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you take real pride in building a bar, not just running one, send us your CV. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4480671\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "