Turn the lights down and the energy up!
By day, we're home to Australia's most iconic cakes.
By night... we're becoming something a little different.
We're introducing Black Star Pastry After Dark - an intimate evening experience where our Newtown café transforms into a cocktail bar. The lights dim. The music slows. Signature cakes meet beautifully crafted cocktails. Familiar... yet completely reimagined.
Now we're looking for the person who'll bring it to life.
Not someone to simply supervise a shift.
Someone who wants to own an experience!
This is more than a bar job...
As our Bar Supervisor, you'll be the driving force behind our evening operation. You'll lead the service, set the atmosphere and help establish After Dark as one of Sydney's most unique dessert and cocktail destinations.
You'll also play an important role behind the scenes—working closely with our daytime café team to ensure each afternoon transitions seamlessly into the evening experience.
You'll be the face guests remember.
The person who notices every detail.
The one who sets the standard.
In practice, and day to day, the key responsibilities could be best outlined as the following:
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Leading every After Dark service with confidence and warmth.
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Creating memorable guest experiences from first drink to last bite.
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Mixing and serving a curated cocktail menu with consistency and flair.
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Coordinating the transition from café service to evening trade.
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Coaching and supporting the evening team throughout service.
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Managing stock, opening and closing procedures and ensuring responsible service of alcohol.
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Working closely with our Store Manager, Head of Sales & Marketing Operations and the daytime teams to continuously improve the experience as the concept grows.
We're looking for someone who...
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Has previous experience leading a bar or premium hospitality venue
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Is a genuine bartender who genuinely loves the craft
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Understands that hospitality is as much about atmosphere and experience as it is about the drinks
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Communicates clearly and confidently
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Can bring calm leadership to a busy service
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Enjoys building something new rather than simply maintaining the status quo
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Holds a current NSW RSA
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Demonstrates an attitude of authenticity and positivity, proven to drive team outcomes
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Embraces a mindset of continuous improvement and learning.
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A deep love for cake would be the cherry on top!
You'll thrive in this role if you: love creating moments that matter; you notice the details others tend to miss; you naturally bring people together; you enjoy taking ownership; and you get excited by the opportunity to help shape a new concept from day one.
Our Superstar Benefits
Black Star Pastry fosters a fun, down to earth and inclusive culture that has brought together a group of highly engaged and collaborative team players who enjoy a hands-on, fast paced environment.
Working amongst our leaders, you too will be empowered to contribute and play an active role in the bigger picture stuff as well as the day-to-day.
We love our brand, and we love what we do!
We like to ensure our people are rewarded and appropriately supported to do their best work whilst having the best time. Some of these perks include:
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We offer a competitive remuneration package including phone allowance.
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We are all about celebrating, so on your special day, we invite you to take a well-deserved birthday day off.
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And to make that celebration even sweeter, you will receive a complimentary 4-portion cake of your choice for your birthday.
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We prioritise your mental wellbeing with one additional day of personal leave dedicated to self-care and your wellbeing.
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Access free, confidential counselling, support, and advice through an external provider.
About the Business
At Black Star Pastry, we believe food is an experience. Known for our iconic Strawberry Watermelon Cake and our commitment to quality, creativity and connection, we create spaces where guests feel welcomed, inspired and cared for. Our cafés are fast-paced, design-led environments where exceptional service and beautiful products go hand in hand.
Newtown marks the location where Black Star Pastry opened its first boutique patisserie in 2008 and since then, we have grown into an institution with stores in Rosebery, Chatswood Sydney's CBD, and more!
