Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
Bar OperationsService
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Lead bar operations during service, ensuring an efficient, polished, and welcoming guest experience.
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Manage and support bartenders, barbacks, and other FOH team members during high-volume periods as required
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Maintain high standards for cocktails, wine, beer, service, and presentation.
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Ensure proper execution of recipes, prep, opening/closing procedures, and service standards established by the Beverage Director.
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Troubleshoot service issues in real time and keep the team on-task, organized, and focused during busy periods.
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Monitor product levels, communicate inventory needs, and help minimize waste and operational loss.
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Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and alcohol-service regulations.
SchedulingTeam Management
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Own the bar team's scheduling process in partnership with the Beverage Director and leadership team.
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Build schedules that appropriately match staffing levels to business volume, while maintaining labor targets.
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Anticipate staffing needs around weekends, events, holidays, and other high-volume periods in the park.
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Manage shift coverage, breaks, and day-to-day staffing adjustments.
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Lead team execution, communicate priorities, and ensure the team is prepared for service.
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Train, coach, and develop bartenders and barbacks while holding the team accountable to established standards.
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Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and performance management of bar staff.
FOH LeadershipCollaboration
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Work closely with the Beverage Director on the continued development and execution of the beverage program.
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Serve as a key bridge between the bar, kitchen, market, coffee shop, and leadership team.
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Provide general FOH support when needed, particularly during peak periods.
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Help establish a culture of teamwork, hospitality, accountability, and mutual respect.
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Communicate operational issues, guest feedback, staffing concerns, and opportunities to leadership.
What We're Looking For
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4+ years of bar management or senior bar leadership experience, preferably in high-volume restaurants, bars, hospitality groups, or similar environments.
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Demonstrated experience managing a high-volume bar operation with significant guest throughput and quality control.
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Strong scheduling experience and a clear understanding of labor management.
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Excellent knowledge of cocktails, spirits, with a passion for wine
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Proven ability to lead a team through busy, high-pressure services while maintaining composure and hospitality.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and people-management skills.
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A hands-on leadership style. Teaching in action. You are comfortable jumping behind the bar, running drinks, or helping with prep when needed.
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Ability to identify operational problems quickly and take ownership of solving them.
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Current California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification, or ability to obtain it.
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Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and other high-volume service periods in the park.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Bar Manager is an experienced operator rather than simply a beverage enthusiast. You know how to run a busy bar, build a schedule, manage labor, coach a team, and keep service moving when the room is full. You are equally comfortable discussing beverage standards with the Beverage Director as discussing wine regions with guests. Building a schedule, giving a pre-shift meeting, and stepping into service when the team needs you.
This is a leadership position within a high-volume, multi-concept hospitality environment, and the ability to collaborate across departments is essential.
CompensationBenefits
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Benefits program
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401k optional program with employer matching
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Performance-based incentives
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Employee discounts
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Opportunities for growth within the organization
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.
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Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent movement and extended periods of service.
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Ability to work around wet floors, temperature fluctuations, loud environments, and other typical restaurant conditions.
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Ability to safely and efficiently handle glassware, bottles, kegs, bar equipment, and other service items.
