Bar Manager - Lead Craft Cocktails & Team at Boutique Hotel

Ash World; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, sick time, personal, &

Job summary

ASH Hotels' Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond, VA is seeking a Bar Manager who leads a hands-on beverage program and a skilled bar team, delivering elevated guest experiences in a six-story boutique setting.

You will oversee daily bar operations, develop seasonal cocktails with culinary and F&B leadership, and manage costs, schedules, and supplier relations while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in bar management or beverage leadership.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and mixology.
• Experience with beverage costing, inventory, labor management and budgeting.
• Proficient with POS and reservation systems Toast, Resy, OpenTable.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Calm, adaptable, detail-oriented in a fast-paced setting.
• Hospitality degree or sommelier education or certifications preferred.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• ServSafe, TIPS or similar certification preferred.

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 offerings in partnership with culinary and Food & Beverage leadership.
• Manage beverage costs, labor, inventory, cash handling, purchasing, and financial performance against budget.
• Maintain relationships with beverage suppliers and ensure stock controls.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Coordinate beverage service for private dining, banquets, and hotel programming.
• Review guest feedback and address service concerns promptly.
• Maintain bar equipment, cleanliness, organization, lighting, music, and overall atmosphere.

Skills

Bar management

Spirits & cocktails

Beverage costing

POS systems

Guest service

Team development

Calm under pressure

Hospitality education

Responsible service certifications

Availability evenings/weekends

Education

Hospitality degree or sommelier certification

Tools

Toast

Resy

OpenTable

Job description

ASH Hotels' Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond, VA is seeking a Bar Manager who leads a hands-on beverage program and a skilled bar team, delivering elevated guest experiences in a six-story boutique setting.

You will oversee daily bar operations, develop seasonal cocktails with culinary and F&B leadership, and manage costs, schedules, and supplier relations while ensuring safety and compliance.