Senior Bar / Shop Person

OKipos is a unique café, bar, and fresh produce space in Whyalla, built around community, hospitality, and quality food and drink experiences. We are looking for a reliable and experienced Senior Bar / Shop Person to step into a hands on leadership role supporting our day to day operations and events.

This is a senior casual position suited to someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality, thrives in a fast paced environment, and is committed to the realities of hospitality hours.

The Role

You will take ownership across bar and shop operations, helping ensure smooth service, strong team coordination, and high presentation standards. Responsibilities include:

• Leading bar and shop service during shifts

• Opening and closing duties

• Supervising and supporting team members

• Coordinating and assisting with events

• Food preparation and service support

• Roster assistance

• Setting up and maintaining fresh produce displays

• Fresh produce quality control

• Cash handling and operational oversight

• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across bar and shop

• Making cocktails and delivering high quality bar service

• Bringing creativity to the role by contributing ideas and adding your own spin to cocktails or food offerings

What We’re Looking For

• Proven bar management experience (essential)

• Confidence making cocktails and running a bar service

• Strong hospitality leadership or supervisory background

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to manage busy service periods calmly

• Initiative and strong organisational skills

• Reliability is a must

• Commitment to working hospitality hours

Requirements

• Responsible Person badge

• RSA certification

Hours

Core shifts include:

• Friday morning

• Friday evening

• Saturday morning

Approx. 15 hours per week, with additional hours possible during events.

If you enjoy hospitality, want to work in a growing local venue, and are looking for a senior role where you can take real ownership and bring your creativity to the bar and shop, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with a brief introduction and your hospitality experience.