Assistant General Manager - Beverage and Bar Operations

Altius Search Group LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Search Group LLC is seeking an Assistant General Manager – Beverage & Bar Operations in Knoxville, TN to lead beverage programs for two concepts within a boutique hotel. The role combines hands-on bartending with management duties to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong cocktail knowledge, beverage cost control experience, and a collaborative leadership style. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading beverage programs in upscale venues.
• Strong knowledge of craft cocktails, spirits, and beverage service.
• Proven ability to train staff and manage inventory, costs, and vendor relations.
• A calm, collaborative leadership style and willingness to support service.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cocktail, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverage offerings.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, and cost controls.
• Establish standards for recipes, presentation, cleanliness, and bar organization.
• Train and coach bartenders and service staff on product knowledge and hospitality.
• Work scheduled bartending shifts and close as Manager on Duty 2–3 shifts per week.
• Support service across two outlets and oversee closing procedures.
• Partner with F&B Director and Hotel GM on staffing, operations, and events.

Skills

Beverage management

Cocktail knowledge

Leadership

Guest service

Cost controls

Staff training

Customer service

Tools

Inventory software

POS systems

Job description

Our client, a hospitality ownership group, is seeking an Assistant General Manager – Beverage & Bar Operations to lead the beverage programs for two distinct restaurant and cocktail bar concepts within their boutique hotel in Knoxville, TN

They’re looking for a hands‑on leader with strong cocktail knowledge, an eye for guest experience, and the ability to develop a team. This role combines beverage program ownership with regular bartending shifts and closing Manager on Duty responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cocktail, spirits, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverage offerings, including seasonal menus.

• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, and cost controls.

• Establish consistent standards for recipes, preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and bar organization.

• Train and coach bartenders and service staff on product knowledge, execution, and hospitality.

• Work scheduled bartending shifts and serve as closing Manager on Duty approximately two to three shifts per week.

• Support service across both outlets, resolve guest concerns, and oversee closing procedures.

• Partner with the Food & Beverage Director and Hotel General Manager on staffing, operations, and special events.

Ideal Background

• Bar or beverage management experience in an upscale restaurant, cocktail bar, or boutique hotel.

• Strong knowledge of craft cocktails, spirits, and beverage service.

• Experience with inventory, purchasing, beverage costs, and staff training.

• A calm, collaborative leadership style and a willingness to actively support service.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.