You can help bring our villages to life!  

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

We’re looking for a Bar Supervisor/ Duty Manager to support the smooth running of our on‑site bar and front‑of‑house operations at our St Johns village, while helping to create a warm, enjoyable space for our residents. The role includes preparing and serving beverages to a high standard and contributing to a relaxed, social atmosphere for residents and their families, as the bar is a key gathering place within the village. While also supporting events, functions, and Bistro nights. We’re seeking someone who is approachable, engaging, and able to build rapport with residents. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, prepare, and deliver drink and bar food orders, including processing payments accurately and maintaining high presentation standards.
• Keep the bar area, equipment, glassware, and utensils clean, tidy, and well‑maintained, while upholding all food safety, hygiene, and Food Control Plan requirements.
• Manage stock levels by completing daily checks, placing orders, and carrying out stocktakes in line with operational needs.
• Complete end‑of‑shift duties, including cash‑ups, and provide a warm, customer‑focused experience for residents, families, and guests.
• Receive and clarify requests for village events, prepare and deliver event service to a high standard, and coordinate effectively with kitchen and front‑of‑house teams.
• Ensure event spaces are promptly cleaned and reset, and lead post‑event evaluations to continuously improve processes and resident experience.
• Supporting the wider team as needed, including helping with Café and Bistro front‑of‑house duties when required

This is a permanent full-time role, working a roster Wednesday to Sunday, 12.00pm to 8.00pm (However flexibility is required around start and finish times with events and functions). 

As an experienced Bar Supervisor or Duty Manager, you’ll be no stranger to creating smooth bar rhythms, ensuring service standards, systems, and front‑of‑house operations are running seamlessly.

About you:

• A minimum of two years of experience in a bar or similar environment
• A genuine interest in supporting resident wellbeing through great service is essential.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, champagne, and cocktails
• Knowledge of PosBoss systems would be an advantage
• Holds Duty Manager’s Certification (or be prepared to complete)
• Must be over 18 years of age (this is required for mixing and serving alcoholic beverages)
• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Understanding of food safety

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

Our benefits include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials insurance
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 2nd February. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!