Bar Manager

The Americano; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Americano in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead daily bar operations and mentor the beverage team in delivering an energetic, hospitality-driven guest experience.

This full-time, salaried leadership role requires at least two years of bar or restaurant management experience and open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays. You will oversee cocktails, beverage quality, inventory, and costs while maintaining a polished guest experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of bar or restaurant management experience.
• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
• Leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with POS systems; Toast preferred.
• Experience with scheduling platforms; 7shifts preferred.
• Experience with inventory tools; Restaurant365 preferred.
• Arizona Food Handler Card and liquor certification, or ability to obtain.
• Able to stand, walk for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bar operations while maintaining service standards, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Support bartenders and barbacks during service.
• Ensure bar stations are stocked, organized, and prepared before shifts.
• Monitor drink-ticket times, beverage quality, and presentation.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures for all bar stations.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in bar areas.
• Develop and rollout cocktail menus, seasonal offerings, and beverage features.
• Maintain recipe execution and beverage standards.
• Oversee glassware, garnish preparation, and bar presentation.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard bartenders and bar staff.
• Train and mentor staff on service standards, beverage knowledge, and operating systems.
• Lead pre-shift meetings to review updates and priorities.
• Provide coaching and feedback to foster a strong team culture.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management for the bar team.
• Manage inventory counts, ordering, receiving, and product organization.
• Monitor pour costs and support beverage cost-control initiatives.
• Oversee cash handling, comps, voids, and bar-related reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Arizona liquor laws and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Bar management

Restaurant management

Cocktails knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Tools

Toast

7shifts

Restaurant365

Job description

Bar Manager — The Americano

Department: Front of House

Reports to: AGM → General Manager

Location: The Americano | Scottsdale, Arizona

Compensation: $72,000+ per year

Job Summary

The Americano is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations and lead our beverage team in delivering an energetic, polished, and hospitality-driven guest experience.

The Bar Manager is responsible for leading bartenders and bar support staff, maintaining beverage quality and consistency, supporting financial performance, and ensuring an efficient operation during every service. This leader will also maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar while supporting beverage development, team training, and The Americano’s service standards.

This is a full-time, salaried leadership position requiring at least two years of bar or restaurant management experience and open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Bar Operations and Leadership

• Lead daily bar operations while maintaining service standards, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a strong presence behind and around the bar, supporting bartenders and barbacks throughout service.
• Ensure all bar stations are stocked, organized, and fully prepared before each shift.
• Monitor drink-ticket times, beverage quality, and presentation.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures for all bar stations.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout bar areas.

Beverage Program and Quality

• Ensure consistency and quality across cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverage offerings.
• Support the development and rollout of cocktail menus, seasonal offerings, and beverage features.
• Maintain accurate recipe execution and uphold beverage standards.
• Oversee glassware organization, garnish preparation, and overall bar presentation.

Guest Experience and Hospitality

• Deliver a welcoming and polished guest experience through visible leadership and attentive service support.
• Assist bartenders with guest interactions during high-volume service.
• Resolve guest concerns and service issues professionally and thoughtfully.
• Support special events, VIP experiences, and promotional activations as needed.

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, interview, and onboard bartenders and bar support staff in partnership with the management team.
• Train and mentor bartenders and barbacks on service standards, beverage knowledge, and operating systems.
• Lead pre-shift meetings to review updates, features, and service priorities.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support while fostering a strong team culture.

Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling and labor management for the bar team.
• Manage inventory counts, ordering, receiving, and product organization.
• Monitor pour costs and support beverage cost-control initiatives.
• Oversee cash handling, comps, voids, and bar-related reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Arizona liquor laws, sanitation requirements, and food-safety regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least two years of bar management or restaurant management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Experience with POS systems; Toast preferred.
• Experience with scheduling platforms; 7shifts preferred.
• Experience with inventory tools; Restaurant365 preferred.
• Current Arizona Food Handler Card and liquor certification, or the ability to obtain both before starting.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development