Bar Manager & Lead Bartender — Grow the Cocktail Program

PEERLESS HOSPITALITY CONCEPTS, INC.; N C Love Addition (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Job summary

BURG'r & BARREL is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead our beverage operations in Johnson City. You will guide a mid-sized team, craft schedules, train staff, and drive beverage innovation while maintaining profitability and guest satisfaction.

We value hands-on leadership, guest-focused hospitality, and a passion for creating memorable bar experiences. This role is full-time with 40–50 hours per week and two days off.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of bar management or beverage leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, cocktails, and beverage service.
• Experience with inventory, beverage costs, scheduling, and staff development.
• Proven ability to lead a team and maintain high service standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and guest-focused problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 5–6 bartenders and one barback.
• Create schedules that balance service excellence with labor costs.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members; set clear expectations.
• Oversee daily bar operations, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor costs, waste, profitability, and labor efficiency; maintain records.
• Develop cocktails, seasonal menus, and promotions to grow sales.
• Build guest relationships and maintain a welcoming, high-service atmosphere.

Skills

Bar management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Creativity

Job description

BURG'r & BARREL is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead our beverage operations in Johnson City. You will guide a mid-sized team, craft schedules, train staff, and drive beverage innovation while maintaining profitability and guest satisfaction.

We value hands-on leadership, guest-focused hospitality, and a passion for creating memorable bar experiences. This role is full-time with 40–50 hours per week and two days off.