Bar Manager
Casa Pasha | Opening Team
About Casa Pasha
Casa Pasha is an upscale dining and cocktail destination where elevated hospitality, exceptional cuisine, and world-class cocktails come together. Our beverage program is designed to be a defining part of the guest experience, combining classic technique, modern creativity, and flawless execution.
We are seeking an experienced Bar Manager with a strong craft cocktail background to lead our opening beverage program, develop our team, and help establish Casa Pasha as one of Oakland County's premier cocktail destinations.
Position Summary
The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of bar operations, including staff leadership, cocktail execution, inventory management, training, guest experience, and profitability. This individual will be a hands-on leader who leads by example, works behind the bar during service, and creates a culture of hospitality, accountability, and excellence.
The ideal candidate possesses both strong operational skills and a deep understanding of craft cocktails, spirits, and modern beverage trends.
ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development
- Recruit, interview, train, and develop bartenders and bar support staff.
- Foster a positive, professional, and high-performance team culture.
- Lead pre-shift meetings, ongoing education, and beverage training programs.
- Establish and uphold service standards, appearance standards, and operational expectations.
- Coach team members through performance improvement and professional development.
Beverage Program Management
- Oversee execution of all cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, sake, and specialty beverage offerings.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are maintained at all times.
- Collaborate with ownership and culinary leadership on seasonal cocktail menus and beverage features.
- Maintain deep knowledge of classic cocktails, modern techniques, and industry trends.
- Continuously evaluate and improve beverage offerings based on guest feedback and sales performance, and food menu.
Operations & Inventory
- Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product organization.
- Conduct regular inventory counts and monitor beverage costs.
- Control waste, spillage, over-pouring, and product loss.
- Develop and maintain recipes, specifications, and costing sheets.
- Ensure compliance with all liquor laws, health regulations, and company policies.
- Continue to develop relationships with vendors
Guest Experience
- Lead from the floor and behind the bar during service.
- Create memorable guest experiences through hospitality, engagement, and beverage knowledge.
- Resolve guest concerns professionally and effectively.
- Build relationships with regular guests and cultivate a loyal following.
- Help create an atmosphere that encourages guests to stay for "one more round."
Financial Performance
- Monitor sales performance and labor efficiency.
- Analyze beverage cost percentages and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in achieving revenue goals and profitability targets.
- Support initiatives that drive beverage sales and guest engagement.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of bartending experience in a craft cocktail, upscale dining, luxury hotel, or high-volume hospitality environment.
- Minimum 1–2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, beer, and sake.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, ordering, and beverage cost controls.
- Proven ability to train and develop bartenders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What We're Looking For
- Passion for hospitality and guest experience.
- Deep appreciation for the craft of bartending.
- Strong leadership presence and accountability.
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help build something special.
- Team-first attitude and strong work ethic.
- Someone who leads from the front, not from the office.
Performance Expectations
Successful Bar Managers at Casa Pasha will:
- Build and maintain a high-performing bar team.
- Consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Maintain beverage costs and inventory controls.
- Execute cocktails with precision and consistency.
- Drive beverage sales and profitability.
- Create a bar program that becomes a destination in its own right.
- Uphold Casa Pasha's standards of hospitality, professionalism, and excellence.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Opportunity to lead an exciting opening beverage program.
- Growth opportunities within the company.
- Employee dining discounts.
- Ongoing education and professional development.
Join Our Opening Team
At Casa Pasha, the bar is not an afterthought—it is a centerpiece of the experience. We are looking for a leader who can build a culture, mentor a team, and create a beverage program that guests talk about long after they leave.
If you are passionate about craft cocktails, hospitality, and building something exceptional from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.
Casa Pasha is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both guests and team members.
Pay: $49,522.02 - $70,639.42 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Describe a beverage program you helped create or manage. What were your responsibilities ?
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What beverage cost percentage do you typically aim for in a craft cocktail bar program?
- How many years of bar management or hospitality management do you have?
- Have you managed beverage inventory and ordering?
- Have you created or maintained a craft cocktail menu
Work Location: In person
