Bar manager, Kaiwhakahaere pā
Also known as
- Duty manager, bar supervisor, food and beverage manager
Bar managers run bar shifts, manage staff, serve customers and maintain service standards. They make sure alcohol is served responsibly.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$50K to $69K
Most common
$83K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Bar managers
- usually work irregular and long hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in bars, cafes, restaurants and hotels
- may work in hot and stressful conditions
- need to lead others, make decisions and work well under pressure
Tasks
- manage staff
- ensure laws and regulations are followed
- write and cost drink menus
- prepare and serve drinks
- greet and seat customers
- resolve customer requests and issues
- monitor customer intoxication
- manage payments and banking
- order and manage stock
- communicate with police and other officials
Social
Enterprising
Organised
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You need
- experience in similar work
- to be over 20 years old
- a Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ)
- a manager’s certificate
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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