Bar Manager

PICASSOS SPORTS BAR LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

PICASSOS SPORTS BAR LLC is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee all bar operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, controlling costs, and leading a high-performing bar team in a fast-paced setting.

You will manage inventory, train staff, coordinate with kitchen and floor teams, and ensure compliance with alcohol laws while driving revenue and guest experience.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to service and cost management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of bar management or lead bartender experience.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, and bar operations.
• Proven leadership and team-management skills.
• Experience with inventory control and cost management.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume events.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience with promotions, events, or drink specials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations to ensure speed, quality, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Maintain high standards of guest service and hospitality at all times.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws and responsible service policies.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly.
• Coordinate bar service with kitchen and floor teams during peak periods.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders and barbacks.
• Lead by example during service, including bartending when needed.
• Conduct ongoing training on recipes, service standards, upselling, and safety.
• Coach, discipline, and evaluate bar staff performance.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture.

Skills

Bar management

Staff leadership

Inventory management

Cost control

Customer service

Training

Communication

Upselling

Problem solving

Tools

POS system

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

Reports To: General Manager / Director of Operations Department: Front of House - Beverage Operations Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (unless otherwise classified by ownership)

Position Summary

The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing all bar operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, controlling costs, and leading a high-performing bar team. This role blends hands-on service leadership with inventory management, staff training, and operational execution in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Guest Experience

• Oversee daily bar operations to ensure speed, quality, cleanliness, and consistency
• Maintain high standards of guest service and hospitality at all times
• Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws and responsible service policies
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly
• Coordinate bar service with kitchen and floor teams during peak periods

Staff Leadership & Training

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders and barbacks
• Lead by example during service, including bartending when needed
• Conduct ongoing training on recipes, service standards, upselling, and safety
• Coach, discipline, and evaluate bar staff performance
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture

Inventory, Cost Control & Ordering

• Manage liquor, beer, wine, and bar supply inventory
• Perform weekly inventory counts and reconcile variances
• Order product based on sales trends, events, and par levels
• Control beverage cost through portion control, waste reduction, and pricing accuracy
• Work with vendors to maintain quality, pricing, and timely deliveries

Financial & Administrative Duties

• Monitor bar sales, labor costs, and profitability
• Assist in menu development, pricing, and seasonal drink features
• Ensure accurate POS setup for beverages and modifiers
• Complete required reports, logs, and compliance documentation

Cleanliness, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure bar areas meet health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Enforce safe alcohol service and ID verification procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of bar stations, storage areas, and equipment
• Ensure all staff certifications are current (e.g., alcohol service permits)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum 5+ years of bar management or lead bartender experience
• Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, and bar operations
• Proven leadership and team-management skills
• Experience with inventory control and cost management
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume events
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience with promotions, events, or drink specials