Bar Manager | Jimmy's Falafel Paddington at Merivale · Paddington

Company Description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

The Venue

Jimmy’s Falafel has arrived in Paddington. Set across three levels, there’s lots to love.

On the ground floor, it’s the Jimmy you know;

Charcoal-kissed meats, mezze and flavour-packed share plates, served with the same love that’s made Jimmy a George Street favourite. Come for a quick bite or settle in for a feast.

Upstairs, you get Jimmy all to yourself;

A private dining rooftop terrace made for shared spreads and memorable celebrations (coming soon).

Downstairs, Jimmy gets the party started;

The lights drop, drinks are flowing, and his favourite records are on rotation. Come join us and let the night take over. Same Jimmy’s – just more of it.

The Role

Our Bar teams are all about creating unforgettable guest experiences and always striving to be the best at what we do.

We are looking for a creative, innovative, and engaging Bar Manager to add to our already legendary teams in some of our most premium venues across multiple of our Sydney venues. Some of these include venues like JAM Recor Bar, Palmer & Co, J&M and Charlie Parker’s just to name a few!

This role will suit a passionate and experienced beverage-driven professional, who truly understands what being hands-on means!

At Merivale, our people are at the forefront of everything we do and the key to our success. Coming into the business as a Bar Manager, you will have the opportunity to express both your creativity as well as your organisational, communication, and people skills.

Along with delivering great cocktails with speed, style, and charisma, you will also be responsible for managing the bar end to end. Your focus will be on developing your people and building an incredible team with a strong culture, as well as taking them on the journey of training and development to upskill them around product knowledge, service standards, and how to create a magical guest experience.

We are looking for experienced Managers who have:

• Creativity and flair
• Experience managing large teams of bartenders and bar team leaders.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment, overseeing multiple bar operations.
• Exceptional product knowledge and ability to drive consistency and excellence.
• Influencing, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Business and operational acumen.
• Knowledge and skills to develop staff around product knowledge, service skills, team culture, and guest relationships.

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits

• 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues.
• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
• Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
• Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
• Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.
• Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
• Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.