Bar Manager - Immersive Theatrical Experience
Alcotraz/Moonshine Saloon is has oped its doors in the Gold Coast and we're looking for a Bar Manager to join our team.
This is a hybrid role where previous people management experience is essential, along with a love of cocktails and experience in making them. Working side by side with the Venue Manager, you will form the operational leadership team to deliver one of Queensland's most unique cocktail experiences.
For more information on Alcotraz, please visit alcotraz.com. In short, guests buy tickets to an immersive prohibition era prison experience where they receive bespoke cocktails crafted by our skilled mixologists, all while performers bring an exciting storyline to life around them.
Compensation
Hours: 30-38 hours per week (Permanent contract)
Pay: $65k, paid monthly
Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus tied to bar operations and cost management up to 10%
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, with majority of hours across Friday and Saturday
Start Date: Early June 2026
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead and manage the bar team, including hiring, rostering, training, and performance management of bartenders.
Oversee all bar stock management, including ordering, inventory control, and supplier negotiations to optimise costs.
Ensure high-quality cocktail preparation and service, executing 50+ drinks per hour during peak service periods.
Maintain and monitor Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) targets, working with the Venue Manager to drive cost efficiency.
Ensure compliance with Queensland liquor licensing conditions and RSA requirements at all times.
Maintain bar cleanliness, organisation, and equipment in excellent working condition.
Design and develop new cocktail recipes in collaboration with the creative team, ensuring drinks align with the immersive experience.
Coordinate staff requirements with the Venue Manager and Performance Manager based on guest numbers.
Support the Venue Manager with operational duties as needed, including assisting in any area of the venue when required.
Act as Duty Bar Manager during shows, ensuring seamless bar operations throughout each experience.
Current Queensland RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) licence.
Right to work in Australia.
Proven experience in a bar management or supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, mixology techniques, and ability to execute high volumes during peak service.
Demonstrated experience in staff rostering, training, and inventory management.
Availability: Must be available to work evenings and Saturdays.
Passion for cocktails: You love designing new, exciting drinks and take pride in the craft of mixology.
People management: You're great at leading a team and enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary creative team including actors and venue staff.
Commercial mindset: You understand the importance of cost control and take ownership of bar profitability.
Attention to detail: You maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and drink quality.
Creative spirit: You want to be part of something more than a normal bar job — this is immersive theatre meets cocktail bar.
What We Offer
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
A fun and social work culture.
The opportunity to work with creatives and bring a story to life.
A collaborative bonus system. The better we do — the better you do!
Flexibility with time during the week for other work or educational pursuits, with the majority of hours being Friday/Saturday.
The opportunity to be part of a growing international brand with venues across the UK and Australia.
About Moonshine Saloon and Alcotraz
There are currently 10 locations in the worldwide with over 5,000 Google reviews, averaging over 4.5 stars.
Moonshine Saloon and Alcotraz is an immersive cocktail experience where guests become bootleggers smuggling liquor into a secret world. It's part of a universe created by Inventive Productions that include following the legend of notorious criminal Mr Clyde Cassidy.
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Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have cocktail bartending experience? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have experience with inventory management? How many years' experience do you have as a Bar Manager? Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate?
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