Bar Manager

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro is seeking an organized and experienced Bar Manager to oversee beverage operations, supervise bar staff, and maintain excellent service standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, beverage knowledge, and the ability to manage inventory, control costs, and provide a welcoming experience for guests in a busy restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and ensure efficient beverage service.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate bar staff.
• Prepare staff schedules and coordinate shift responsibilities.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Manage beverage inventory, purchasing, and stock rotation.
• Monitor beverage costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure the bar area is clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Develop beverage menus, specialty drinks, and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor sales performance and prepare basic operational reports.
• Handle customer questions, feedback, and service concerns professionally.
• Coordinate with restaurant managers, servers, and kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol-service laws and licensing requirements where applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Monitor bar equipment and arrange maintenance when necessary.
• Oversee cash handling, point-of-sale procedures, and transaction accuracy.
• Support promotional activities and strategies to increase beverage sales.
• Maintain appropriate service levels during busy breakfast and dining periods.
• Ensure staff follow company policies and professional service standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience as a Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager, or senior bartender.
• Strong knowledge of beverage preparation and service.
• Experience supervising, training, and scheduling staff.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management and beverage cost control.
• Familiarity with POS systems, cash handling, and sales reporting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service and applicable regulations.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Relevant hospitality training or alcohol-service certification preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to beverage menu planning.
• Potential for performance-based incentives and additional benefits, where applicable.

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person