Bar & Beverage Lead: Craft Cocktails & Guest Experience

Socket.dev; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid vacation in first year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Quarterly bonus potential

Free food on every shift

Leadership development opportunities

Brand-new concept growth potential

Job summary

Imperial Room, located at The Star in Frisco, seeks an experienced Bar Manager / Assistant General Manager to lead our new craft cocktail lounge. You will oversee the bar program, coach staff, and ensure guest-centric hospitality while maintaining high standards of drink quality and service.

This leadership role requires 2+ years in bar or restaurant management, strong cocktail knowledge, inventory control, and cost management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant or bar management experience.
• Strong craft cocktail and beverage knowledge.
• Experience leading bartenders and cocktail servers in a full-service or upscale bar.
• Understanding of liquor inventory, beverage costs, ordering, and bar controls.
• Hospitality-first leader who creates memorable experiences and trains the team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and coaching skills.
• Comfortable moving between bar, floor, and Cane Rosso as needed.
• Familiarity with Aloha/NCR, OpenTable, R365, or Pulse is a plus.
• Availability Wednesday through Sunday nights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bar & Beverage Program and day-to-day Imperial Room operations.
• Maintain high standards for cocktail execution, presentation, and speed.
• Coach and develop bartenders and cocktail servers on recipes and hospitality.
• Maintain bar setup, cleanliness, and closing procedures.
• Manage liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, and inventory; assist with ordering.
• Monitor beverage costs, waste, and overall cost controls; uphold alcohol service standards.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop a strong bar and service team.
• Create schedules, manage labor, and hold the team accountable to standards.
• Lead pre-shift briefings and maintain team energy and focus.
• Build guest relationships and ensure an elevated yet welcoming atmosphere.
• Collaborate with GM and PILF leadership; support Cane Rosso Frisco as needed.

Skills

Bar management

Team leadership

Cocktail knowledge

Inventory control

Cost management

Staff training

Systems knowledge

Tools

Aloha/NCR

OpenTable

R365

Pulse

Job description

Imperial Room, located at The Star in Frisco, seeks an experienced Bar Manager / Assistant General Manager to lead our new craft cocktail lounge. You will oversee the bar program, coach staff, and ensure guest-centric hospitality while maintaining high standards of drink quality and service.

This leadership role requires 2+ years in bar or restaurant management, strong cocktail knowledge, inventory control, and cost management.