Bar Manager: Lead Team, Elevate Service & Beverages

Social Cantina- Indianapolis, IN; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Dining privileges

Professional development

Job summary

Social Cantina in Indianapolis is seeking a Bar Manager to lead the bar program and the team, delivering a welcoming guest experience. You will shape the bar by pairing beverage knowledge with thoughtful leadership and coach the team to improve service and efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, beverage quality, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration with the General Manager. Expect a structured, growth-focused environment with clear performance goals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on bartending experience and demonstrated ability to lead others.
• Working knowledge of beverage inventory, cost control, and responsible service.
• Strong communication, sound judgment, and pride in building a dependable team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop bartenders and bar support employees.
• Maintain beverage quality, speed of service, responsible alcohol service, and guest experience.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, cost controls, and waste.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on staffing, scheduling, and performance goals.
• Identify practical improvements to bar operations and coach the team through them.

Skills

Leadership

Bartending

Team development

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Social Cantina in Indianapolis is seeking a Bar Manager to lead the bar program and the team, delivering a welcoming guest experience. You will shape the bar by pairing beverage knowledge with thoughtful leadership and coach the team to improve service and efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, beverage quality, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration with the General Manager. Expect a structured, growth-focused environment with clear performance goals.