Bar Supervisor / Cocktail Specialist – FunHaus Factory, Gosford

Ready to step behind the bar at one of the Coast's most vibrant, inclusive and creative venues @ The New Gosford Arts Centre?

FunHaus Factory is on the hunt for a confident, experienced, cocktail-slinging Bar Supervisor to join our award-winning team across our buzzing Arts Bar and epic Festival Pop-ups.

This isn't just a bar gig – it's a chance to be part of something bold, welcoming, and wildly community-driven. We're about good drinks, better vibes, and creating the kind of Arts and Culture that's going to give Gosford the new life it deserves once and for all!

The Role:

Think cocktails, customer care, and community magic combined with your experience.

Starting with 23–30 hours per week depending on your availability and capacity, you'll Open/Close venue, lead service, craft gorgeous drinks and make artists and punters alike feel right at home.

Behind the scenes, keep it all spruced up and in-check, via cleaning of bar tools, addressing fridge/ garnishes (sort and dispose), mop and disinfect all floors in the bar and main areas ensuring all surfaces are sanitized, and managing end-of-shift tasks like locking up and placing bins out for collection. These responsibilities support a healthy and inviting atmosphere for customers and employees while maintaining the establishment's overall appearance and safety standards.

Day-to-day includes:

• Cocktail creation & drinks service

• Hospitality for performers and guests

• General bar & venue operations

• Inventory and fridge management

• Opening / closing - Setup bar, maintaining hygiene and order by tasks such as wiping and sanitising the bar and tables, cleaning glassware, emptying bins, restocking supplies, mopping/sweeping main floor/bathroom floors and regular cleaning of bar equipment, refrigeration

• Admin (if you're good with tools like Square, Deputy, Xero, Excel, Canva – fab, but not essential) as additional hours and connecting you to the broader admin, production team

About You:

• You've got 3+ years bar experience, an entrepreneurial spirit and love building a great drinks list as much as you love chatting to regulars.

• Creative mixology skills required for developing innovative cocktail menus and crafting unique drink experiences.

• Cocktail bar experience specifically preferred over general bar work.

• You're consistent, responsible, reliable.

• You keep your cool in a fast-paced venue.

• You care about creating welcoming, inclusive spaces.

• You're either chasing a career in hospo or balancing shifts with your creative/student life – either way, you bring passion and energy that matches the rest of the team.

What We Offer:

• Staff discounts (20% off shows, food & bev)

• Early finishes (we're rarely open past midnight!)

• Flexible rosters (Wed–Sun arvo/evenings)

• Public transport nearby - Train, bus at door

• Supportive, diverse team culture

• A chance to grow with the Coast's leading Independent contemporary arts & culture org with a space to be you

  
  

Location:

Central Coast NSW (Gosford)

Must-haves:

• The right to work in Australia

• Willingness to complete a Working With Children Check & Police Check

• RSA certification required at time of application commencement.

Application must

1. show related experience

2. include cover letter

3. include resume

We Actively Encourage Applications From:

If you tick most of the boxes but not all, please still apply – we value potential over perfection. First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ legends, people with disabilities, people of colour, neurodiverse folks, and those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Ready to Join the FunHaus Fam?

Send your cover letter + resume

Learn more: funhausfactory.org.au/mission