Bar Manager

Cleveland Draft House; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Draft House - Clayton in Clayton, NC invites a dedicated Bar Manager to lead our vibrant team and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will oversee daily bar operations, manage inventory and costs, and craft exciting cocktail programs.

You will also be responsible for scheduling, staff development, and vendor relationships, while ensuring opening and closing duties are executed smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of craft beers, cocktails, and bar operations.
• Experience managing inventory, creating schedules, and controlling costs.
• Ability to handle kegs and oversee a high-volume tap system.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, especially with vendors and staff.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts as Manager on Duty (MOD) to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee 70 rotating taps and the bar’s beer program.
• Control costs and manage liquor inventory.
• Create cocktail menus and continually refresh offerings.
• Handle scheduling, staff management, and vendor relationships to support the bar program.
• Open and close the bar, ensuring procedures run efficiently at all times.

Skills

Craft beer knowledge

Cocktails

Inventory management

Staff scheduling

Vendor relations

Job description

Join Our Team as a Bar Manager at Cleveland Draft House - Clayton!

At Cleveland Draft House - Clayton, we pride ourselves on being a cornerstone of the Clayton, NC community, offering a welcoming atmosphere, exceptional service, and an impressive selection of craft beers and cocktails. We’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic Bar Manager to lead our team and help us continue to deliver an outstanding experience to our guests. If you’re passionate about hospitality, have a knack for building relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As our Bar Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of Cleveland Draft House - Clayton. You’ll manage shifts as the Manager on Duty (M.O.D.), ensuring smooth operations and a great experience for both guests and staff. Your responsibilities will include overseeing our 70 rotating taps, managing liquor and beer inventories, and creating exciting cocktail menus. You’ll also handle scheduling, staff management, and vendor relationships, all while working to control costs and build the business. You’ll act as an assistant General Manager, taking ownership of opening and closing duties and ensuring the bar runs efficiently at all times.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with at least 1 year of experience in a similar role who can bring energy, leadership, and expertise to our team. Key qualifications include:

• Strong knowledge of craft beers, cocktails, and bar operations.
• Experience managing inventory, creating schedules, and controlling costs.
• Ability to handle kegs and oversee a high-volume tap system.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, especially with vendors and staff.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a vibrant, community-focused bar, we’d love to meet you!