Mr Mills will be an eclectic destination bar and late-night supper club where guests can lounge in intimate booths or dine at the bar or open kitchen. Small plates of Iberian classics and more substantial dishes sit alongside an extensive cocktail menu and a wine list showcasing wines from Victoria and European favourites, highlighting Vinho Verde and wines from the Douro Valley. Mr Mills seats 100 guests, and Bar Marmelo upstairs will accommodate 25 diners and drinkers. Key duties include: This role will have significant pre-opening responsibility, which will include setting up systems supported by senior management and company directors prior to the venue's opening. Recruitment of the bar team. Finalise the cocktail lists for Mr Mills & Bar Marmelo with support from senior management based on the project brief. Document beverage recipes and POS programming. Work alongside the procurement team to onboard suppliers and set up products on the company’s platform. Oversee management of the bar in Mr Mills & Bar Marmelo. Ensure all guests receive the high standards of service required at all times. Motivate the bar team to drive and increase sales and overall revenue through all avenues possible. Manage monthly stocktakes and bar inventory. To manage all COGS based on budgets and KPIs provided. To manage rostering for Mr Mills & Bar Marmelo, keeping wage costs in line with budgets and KPI’s provided. Attend weekly and monthly management meetings to review: Weekly figures Any specific strategic decisions. Staffing and team performance. Key Selection Criteria: • Previous experience managing or operating a high-end cocktail bar. • Experience with a new opening and pre-opening is preferred. • Strong product knowledge and proven track record developing cocktails. • Exceptional leadership skills with the proven ability to coach and mentor a team. • Sound commercial understanding of how to manage inventory, stocktakes and costings. • A passion for hospitality, up to date with the latest bar trends. • Exceptional grooming standards appropriate for a high-end bar environment. • Flexibility to work during the peak service times and to lead the bar team by example. What we offer: • A chance to be part of Melbourne’s most exciting new opening in 2024. • Competitive salary range. • Onsite discounts and benefits.