Bar Manager

The Oak Room; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Room in Georgetown is seeking an experienced Beverage & Bar Manager to lead a premium bar and lounge program. You will drive beverage quality, guest experience, and staff development, partnering with leadership to execute events and daily service with elegance.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of management in fine-dining/hospitality, a passion for hospitality, and a collaborative approach to teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in fine dining hospitality.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and guest-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bar and lounge operations to deliver exceptional service and guest experience.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop the bar team and foster teamwork.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, budgeting, and revenue performance.
• Ensure beverages are prepared and presented according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain compliance with health, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
• Collaborate with General Manager on labor planning and events.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Guest service excellence

Job description

Beverage & Bar Manager

Job DescriptionTen Five Hospitality is excited to announce the launch of it's new restaurant and lounge concept in Georgetown, The Oak Room. We are seeking dynamic, experienced professional, high-end Beverage Manager to join our team as we create an elevated dining experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining service & a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

Position Summary

The Beverage & Bar Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in the daily operations of the front of house, with primary oversight of the bar and lounge experience. This position is responsible for leading bar operations, cultivating a culture of exceptional hospitality, and ensuring the highest standards of service, beverage quality, and presentation. The Beverage Manager oversees the recruitment, training, development, scheduling, and performance of the bar team while maintaining an elevated guest experience that reflects the restaurant's commitment to excellence.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead all daily bar and lounge operations, ensuring exceptional service, efficiency, and an elevated guest experience.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and develop the bar team while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Oversee beverage inventory, ordering, cost controls, budgeting, and revenue performance to meet financial objectives.
• Ensure all beverages are prepared and presented according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with all health, sanitation, safety, and alcohol service regulations, as well as Company policies.
• Partner with the General Manager on labor planning and scheduling to optimize service levels and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service during daily operations, private events, and peak business periods.
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and urgency, consistently delivering a luxury hospitality experience.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness throughout the bar, lounge, and front-of-house areas.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and financial controls in accordance with company standards.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of all food and beverage offerings and communicate effectively with both front- and back-of-house teams to ensure cohesive guest experience.
• Effectively communicates with the team and to restaurant leadership and ownership.
• All other duties assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motions.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

Skills/Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a management role in fine dining hospitality/nightlife/ bars.
• Passionate about hospitality, food and beverage and morale/culture.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively multi-task, and drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.