We're hiring a working Bar Manager — someone who runs the bar from behind the bar and can lead a team. You'll lead service, build the program, and own the numbers. Most of your week is on the stick, slinging drinks with the team. The rest is ordering, scheduling, training, and tightening operations.
It's an operator role for a bartender who's ready to run the show.
What You'll Own
- Service & floor leadership — set the pace behind the bar, lead by example, keep ticket times tight
- Cocktail program — refine the menu, manage specs, run staff tastings, push seasonal builds
- Inventory & ordering — weekly counts, par levels, vendor relationships, COGS targets
- Scheduling & labor — write the schedule, hit labor targets, manage call-outs
- Team development — coach the Bar Lead, shift leads, and the bartender roster
- Standards — cleanliness, speed, hospitality, consistency, every shift
- Reporting — weekly recap to ownership: sales, labor, variance, wins, problems
Who You Are
- 3+ years bartending in volume, craft, or both — Louisville bar experience is a plus
- You've led a shift or run a bar program before
- You read a P&L, know where pour cost should land, and can fix it when it's off
- Fast hands, clean station, calm on a packed Friday rail
- Toast POS a plus — we'll train if you're sharp on another system
- Comfortable with late nights, weekends, and the realities of bar life
- Direct communicator — no drama, no excuses, fixes things
What You Get
- $18–24/hr based on experience, plus tips on shifts you're on the floor
- Real ownership of a Whiskey Row bar with strong foot traffic and an established team
- A team that already works
- Direct line to ownership — fast decisions, no corporate layers
- A growth path as we expand the concept portfolio
Schedule
~40 hrs/week. Expect 3–4 bar shifts plus 1–2 admin/floor days. Thursday–Saturday nights are non-negotiable.
How to Apply
Send a resume and a short note: where you've worked, what you'd change about the last bar you ran, and a cocktail you're proud of. No cover letters — just talk to us like a bartender.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
