Head Bartender
Baia The Italian – Darling Harbour, Sydney
Baia The Italian is looking for an experienced bartender ready for the next step.
This role sits between strong service bartending and full management. You’ll still be on the tools, leading from the front during service, while gaining the responsibility and freedom to develop your skills beyond the bar.
The role:
- Lead the bar during service while remaining hands-on
- Support and guide the team to maintain flow, consistency, and standards
- Take responsibility for setup, prep, and daily organisation
- Be involved in stock control, ordering, and basic reporting
- Contribute to cocktail development and seasonal ideas
- Work alongside management to improve efficiency and sales
What this role offers:
- A clear step up from senior/section bartending
- Exposure to the operational side of running a bar
- Freedom to experiment, contribute ideas, and refine your style
- Development in leadership, organisation, and product knowledge
- A pathway toward full bar management in the future
You bring:
- Strong experience in high-volume bars or restaurants
- Confidence with classics and a growing interest in cocktail creation
- A structured, reliable approach to service
- Willingness to learn the “why” behind operations, not just the “how”
- Good communication and natural leadership presence
What we offer:
- Full-time position with competitive pay
- Busy venue with strong service and volume
- Supportive environment focused on growth and progression
- Real involvement in shaping the bar, without being thrown into full management
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $33.00 – $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Bartending: 3 years (Required)
- Hospitality: 3 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
