Bar Manager

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar is seeking a dependable and organized Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations and support the beverage and service team. This role involves coordinating staff, maintaining beverage and guest-service standards, monitoring inventory and supplies, assisting guests, and helping ensure smooth and efficient operations throughout each shift. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills and is comfortable working in a busy restaurant and bar environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and guest-service activities.
• Coordinate bartender and bar staff assignments throughout each shift.
• Support and guide bartenders and service team members.
• Monitor beverage quality, order accuracy, cleanliness, and guest-service standards.
• Assist with employee training, onboarding, and day-to-day coaching.
• Handle routine guest questions, requests, and service concerns professionally.
• Monitor beverage inventory, bar supplies, glassware, and service materials.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, organizing, and restocking bar supplies.
• Support POS operations and routine cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked bar and service areas.
• Help maintain efficient guest and order flow during busy service periods.
• Support opening and closing procedures and daily operational checklists.
• Communicate staffing, inventory, supply, and operational needs to management.
• Follow applicable food-safety, sanitation, workplace, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous bar, restaurant, hospitality, or beverage-service experience.
• Previous bartender, shift-lead, or bar-management experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable taking responsibility.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to beverage quality, cleanliness, inventory, and service details.
• Familiarity with POS systems, inventory procedures, and bar operations is helpful.
• Able to train, support, and work effectively with a service team.
• Professional and respectful approach to guests and coworkers.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and management support.
• Opportunities to develop leadership and bar-management skills.
• Flexible scheduling may be available.
• Employee meal discounts or workplace perks may be available.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Additional benefits may vary by position and location.

About the Company

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar provides a welcoming restaurant and bar environment focused on Southern-inspired food, beverages, hospitality, and attentive guest service. The bar and restaurant teams work together to maintain efficient daily operations while providing customers with a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person