Posted 24 August, 2026
Bar Supervisor - QT Wellington
EVT Limited
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 972ce122690ad58e
Job Description
Posted Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00 pm | Expires Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59 am About EVT QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'unexpected and unrequested', with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged. EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year-round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you. The Role QT Wellington's bar is not your average pour-and-move-on kind of place and we need a Bar Supervisor who gets that. This is a full-time, hands-on leadership role for someone who can hold their own behind the bar, rally a team and keep standards flying high all at the same time. You'll work closely with the Venue Manager to drive performance, support the team's development and make sure every guest leaves having had exactly the kind of experience QT is known for. If you're ready to step up and put your stamp on one of Wellington's most distinctive hotel bars, let's talk. Key Responsibilities Lead by example on the floor and behind the bar, delivering warm, polished service that reflects the QT brand at every interaction. Support the Venue Manager in driving daily bar operations across service, staffing and standards, including effective rostering to ensure all shifts and events are well covered. Assist with training, inductions and ongoing development of front-of-house staff, maintaining formal training plans and conducting on-the-job coaching sessions. Monitor and report on wage and beverage costs daily, assisting with stock management, weekly and monthly beverage stock takes and supplier liaison. Oversee bar presentation, cleanliness and security through daily, weekly and monthly inspections, recording and communicating any maintenance issues promptly. Implement and uphold bar SOPs, opening and closing procedures and service checklists, ensuring consistency and compliance at all times. Work alongside the F&B, Sales and Marketing teams to contribute to business development ideas, early activations and event planning. Maintain compliance with WHS, food safety and sustainability requirements throughout all bar operations. What You'll Bring Proven experience in a bar supervisory or senior bar role within a premium hotel or high-volume venue. A strong knowledge of beverage, cocktails and bar operations with an eye for quality and presentation. Experience supporting a team, including training, rostering and motivating front-of-house staff. Confidence with POS systems including Micros and Respak. A current LCQ/Manager's Certificate and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. Strong communication skills and the ability to build great relationships across departments. Immaculate personal presentation and a professional, positive attitude under pressure. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays. How You Work Daymaker ethos, no one's too big for the small things. Hands-on and non-hierarchical, leads from the front. Owner's mindset, acts on data and feedback to drive continuous improvement. Resilient and solutions-focused, stays calm and moves fast. Perks from Day One As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels, no ivory towers. 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels, QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more. $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar. Seasonal perks at Thredbo. Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network. Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds #J-18808-Ljbffr