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About the Role

The Bar Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day operation of the bar, working closely with the Beverage Director to build and maintain a high-performing, hospitality-driven bar program. This role will lead the bar team during service, oversee scheduling, and maintain operational standards. We are looking for an experienced leader who thrives in a high-volume environment and is highly organized. A deep understanding of wine, cocktails and strong people management is key! Great operations depend equally on hospitality, efficiency, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar operations during service, ensuring an efficient, polished, and welcoming guest experience.
• Manage and support bartenders, barbacks, and other FOH team members during high-volume periods.
• Maintain high standards for cocktails, wine, beer, service, and presentation.
• Ensure proper execution of recipes, prep, opening/closing procedures, and service standards.
• Troubleshoot service issues in real time and keep the team on-task, organized, and focused during busy periods.
• Monitor product levels, communicate inventory needs, and help minimize waste and operational loss.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and alcohol-service regulations.
• Own the bar team's scheduling process in partnership with the Beverage Director and leadership team.
• Build schedules that appropriately match staffing levels to business volume, while maintaining labor targets.
• Anticipate staffing needs around weekends, events, holidays, and other high-volume periods.
• Manage shift coverage, breaks, and day-to-day staffing adjustments.
• Lead team execution, communicate priorities, and ensure the team is prepared for service.
• Train, coach, and develop bartenders and barbacks while holding the team accountable to established standards.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and performance management of bar staff.
• Work closely with the Beverage Director on the continued development and execution of the beverage program.
• Serve as a key bridge between the bar, kitchen, market, coffee shop, and leadership team.
• Provide general FOH support when needed, particularly during peak periods.
• Help establish a culture of teamwork, hospitality, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Communicate operational issues, guest feedback, staffing concerns, and opportunities to leadership.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent movement and extended periods of service.
• Ability to work around wet floors, temperature fluctuations, loud environments, and other typical restaurant conditions.
• Ability to safely and efficiently handle glassware, bottles, kegs, bar equipment, and other service items.

Requirements

• 4+ years of bar management or senior bar leadership experience, preferably in high-volume restaurants, bars, hospitality groups, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing a high-volume bar operation with significant guest throughput and quality control.
• Strong scheduling experience and a clear understanding of labor management.
• Proven ability to lead a team through busy, high-pressure services while maintaining composure and hospitality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.
• A hands-on leadership style; comfortable jumping behind the bar, running drinks, or helping with prep.
• Ability to identify operational problems quickly and take ownership of solving them.
• Current California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification, or ability to obtain it.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and other high-volume service periods.

Skills

• Cocktails
• Spirits
• Wine
• People management
• Hospitality
• Efficiency
• Communication
• Beverage program development
• Inventory management
• Scheduling
• Labor management
• Team leadership
• Coaching
• Performance management
• Collaboration

Location

• California

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 4+ years of bar management or senior bar leadership experience

Education Level

• California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Benefits program
• 401k optional program with employer matching
• Performance-based incentives
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for growth within the organization

About the Company

• This is a leadership position within a high-volume, multi-concept hospitality environment.