Bar Program Lead & Hands-On Beverage Manager

Push Operations; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

BIG HUG Hospitality is seeking a Bar Manager to elevate day-to-day bar operations across all outlets in Toronto. You will lead beverage programs, menu development, and ensure brand values, consistency, and profitability while partnering with operational leaders and bar teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will balance hands-on service with leadership, overseeing purchasing, inventory, tastings, training, and program rollouts across multiple outlets while maintaining cost

Responsibilities

• Regular meaningful time spent behind bars during service (50% of working hours)
• Feature cocktails/programs in alignment with partnerships
• Build brand relationships to maximize support
• Consolidate purchasing/ordering of liquor, beer and wine
• Manage inventory levels, tracking missing product and waste
• Manage Bar Prep/Cocktail Lab
• Lead tastings, menu rollouts
• Ongoing training/support of bar teams to maintain standards
• Hands-on leader who earns credibility by working service alongside bar teams
• Passionate about beverage programs, while grounded in cost control and operational reality
• Creative thinker who understands that innovation must align with brand and profitability
• Strong relationship-builder with suppliers, brand partners, and internal teams
• Disciplined with inventory, ordering, and waste management
• Comfortable training and retraining to maintain standards across multiple outlets
• Entrepreneurial mindset. Treats the beverage program as a business within the business
• Leads by example and is not afraid of physical, hands-on work
• Curious, humble, and open to feedback
• Invested in building something lasting, not chasing trends or personal recognition

Job description

BIG HUG Hospitality is seeking a Bar Manager to elevate day-to-day bar operations across all outlets in Toronto. You will lead beverage programs, menu development, and ensure brand values, consistency, and profitability while partnering with operational leaders and bar teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will balance hands-on service with leadership, overseeing purchasing, inventory, tastings, training, and program rollouts across multiple outlets while maintaining cost