Salaried $73,000 – $80,000 + super (12%) + shared tips (est. $13,000 – $15,000 p.a.)
Soi Fire is Australia's first Thai grill house. We are hiring a Bar Lead to own the cocktail program from day one.
The role. Owns the bar, the cocktail program, the wine and beer service. Reads Thai flavour and builds a bar program that complements the food rather than competing with it. Runs the bar independently at peak service. Opens and closes the bar station. Manages stock rotation and supplier relationships.
What you bring. 4+ years bartending with genuine program ownership on your CV. A cocktail sensibility that respects Southeast Asian flavour — you understand what tamarind, makrut lime, galangal, and Thai basil bring to a drink, or you're deeply curious to learn. Composure at peak volume. The confidence to run your program without over-managing.
Must have full working rights in Australia. No sponsorship available.
Trading pattern. Wed–Sat (4pm – 11:30pm/12am), Sunday continuous (11:30am – 9:30pm). Closed Monday and Tuesday.
What you receive. Salary above. Superannuation at 12%. Transparent shared tip pool. Genuine creative ownership of the bar program with chef-owner input on flavour direction.
How to apply. CV plus a short paragraph — and if you have signature drinks you'd bring or build, we want to hear about them — to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates invited to a paid working trial.
Pay: $73,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free food
Work Location: In person
