Bar Manager: Elevate Cocktails & Guest Experience

ASH (UK) Co Ltd; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Discounts on F&B and rooms

Job summary

Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond, VA seeks a hands-on Bar Manager who leads a distinctive cocktail program and delivers warm, polished service. You will oversee daily bar operations, mentor a high-performing team, and partner with F&B leadership to balance guest experience with financial discipline.

The role requires strong spirits knowledge, beverage costing, inventory control, and a calm, adaptable leadership style in a lively hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years bar management experience in upscale venues.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer and mixology.
• Experience with beverage costing and inventory management.
• Experience with POS and reservation systems (Toast/Resy/OpenTable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bar operations including opening/closing, scheduling, ordering and inventory.
• Maintain beverage quality, cocktail presentation, service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Develop seasonal cocktail and beverage offerings with F&B leadership.
• Manage beverage costs, labor, inventory, cash handling and budget performance.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and ensure stock controls.
• Ensure health, safety, sanitation and responsible service compliance.
• Coordinate beverage service for private dining, events and hotel programming.
• Review guest feedback and address service concerns promptly.
• Maintain bar equipment, cleanliness, lighting, and atmosphere.

Skills

Bar management

Leadership

Staff development

Customer service

Spirits knowledge

Education

Hospitality degree

Tools

Toast

Resy

OpenTable

Job description

Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond, VA seeks a hands-on Bar Manager who leads a distinctive cocktail program and delivers warm, polished service. You will oversee daily bar operations, mentor a high-performing team, and partner with F&B leadership to balance guest experience with financial discipline.

The role requires strong spirits knowledge, beverage costing, inventory control, and a calm, adaptable leadership style in a lively hospitality setting.