Bar Manager

Playful. Nostalgic. Spirited. Full of soul.Treehouse isn't your typical hotel brand, and we're not looking for a typical Bar Manager.We're creating a collection of bars and social spaces that locals will return to just as often as our hotel guests. Places with personality. Great music. Exceptional coffee. Cocktails with a story. A wine list that celebrates South Australia. Spaces that feel alive from morning through to late evening.We're looking for someone who doesn't just run bars—they create them.The RoleAs our Bar & Beverage Manager, you'll be responsible for bringing the beverage vision for Treehouse Adelaide to life.Joining during pre-opening, you'll help design everything from the back bar to the beverage philosophy. You'll source local producers, build relationships with winemakers, brewers and distillers, develop operating standards, recruit and train the team, and create experiences that become part of Adelaide's social scene.This role is as much about creativity and community as it is about operational excellence.You'll oversee:Complete beverage procurement and supplier relationshipsCocktail menu creation and seasonal beverage programmingCoffee program development and quality standardsSouth Australian wine selection with a strong focus on regional producersLocal beers, spirits and native Australian ingredientsBeverage cost management and inventory controlDevelopment of SOPs and operational standardsRecruitment, onboarding and training of the bar teamBeverage education across the wider Food & Beverage operationBar equipment specification and pre-opening commissioningLicensing, compliance and responsible service standardsWorking closely with Marketing to create events, collaborations and experiences that drive local visitationWe're Looking For Someone Who...Has opened bars or hospitality venues before—or has always wanted to.You understand that a great cocktail starts long before it's poured. It starts with relationships, creativity, attention to detail and a team that genuinely enjoys what they do.You're equally comfortable talking about fermentation, coffee extraction, native botanicals and GP percentages.You probably know the local distillers by name.You know which wineries are doing exciting things.You've got a few favourite producers you'd love to showcase.Most importantly, you understand that hospitality is theatre.You lead from the floor.You coach.You taste.You inspire.What You'll BringPrevious leadership experience in premium bars, lifestyle hotels or destination venuesStrong knowledge of cocktails, wine, coffee and beverage trendsExperience developing beverage concepts and seasonal menusA passion for local South Australian produce, wine and artisan suppliersExperience in beverage procurement and supplier negotiationsSound understanding of beverage costing and commercial performanceExperience writing SOPs and setting operational standardsExceptional coaching and training capabilityHigh attention to detail without losing creativityA collaborative leadership style and positive energyPre-opening experience will be highly regardedWhy Treehouse?Because we believe bars should have personality.Coffee should tell a story.Cocktails should surprise people.Wine should celebrate where we are.And every guest should leave feeling just a little happier than when they arrived.At Treehouse, we don't simply serve drinks—we create places where people connect, celebrate and come back again and again.If you're excited by the opportunity to build one of Adelaide's most talked-about beverage programs from day one, we'd love to hear from you.Come and help us pour something unforgettable.