Bar Manager - JOEY Valley Fair

JOEY Restaurant Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discounts on meals

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Santa Clara is seeking a Bar Manager to provide exceptional service and foster a collaborative team culture. The ideal candidate will have 1-3+ years of leadership experience in hospitality, ability to handle pressures of a busy environment, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing bar inventory, training staff, and ensuring health standards. Benefits include growth opportunities and discounted meals.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of leadership experience, including a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have valid local/state Food Handler and Alcohol Server/Seller permits.

Responsibilities

• Foster a cohesive team environment and provide exemplary leadership.
• Build relationships with guests, providing friendly and attentive service.
• Manage bar inventory levels and conduct routine checks.
• Support training and development of staff.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Work under pressure

Job description

Full-time. Salary: $71,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year. Actual salary offer may vary based on experience and other objective factors. The pay range for this position is subject to change in compliance with applicable laws.

Duties

• Foster a cohesive and collaborative team environment through exemplary leadership.
• Provide guests with friendly and attentive service throughout their dining experience, building relationships with both regulars and new guests.
• Maintain timeless and pristine environment standards at the bar.
• Exude professionalism and genuine warmth toward partners, guests, vendors, and business associates.
• Resolve service issues and guest complaints with urgency, poise, and good judgment.
• Assist with managing store sales, budgets, cost of goods, and labor.
• Manage bar inventory levels and conduct routine weekly inventory checks.
• Supervise and guide service and experience standards, providing impactful coaching as needed.
• Build sales opportunities and positive guest experiences.
• Fulfill recruitment needs, ensuring a positive candidate experience and effective selection.
• Support training and development of technical knowledge and execution.
• Communicate weekly and daily liquor, wine, and beer focus and feedback to service teams.
• Ensure health and safety standards through mitigation of hazards and risks.
• Advocate a safe workplace through key policies, standards, employee relations, and adherence to state laws.

Basic Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of leadership experience (high potential candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler and Alcohol Server/Seller permits.
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world‑class hospitality experiences.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods, frequently bend, reach, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exhibit genuine warmth and caring toward guests and coworkers.
• Value honesty and conduct oneself with integrity.
• Provide and receive feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• Demonstrate natural problem‑solving skills and a desire to positively impact team execution.
• Show passion for quality and professionalism.
• Possess exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• Encourage healthy, supportive competition within the team.
• Exude confidence, humility, and respect.
• Take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; medical reimbursement plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit‑eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages at any JOEY location.
• Discounted clothing retailer partnerships.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave.

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

This posting highlights essential responsibilities and requirements and is for illustrative purposes only; additional duties may be assigned. JOEY Restaurant Group has an internal recruitment department and does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.