Bar Program Lead - New Opening at Rooftop Mediterranean

Maya Hotels; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Health and wellness benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Dear Charlotte is seeking a hands-on Bar Manager in Charlotte, NC to own day-to-day bar operations from pre-opening forward, shaping the beverage program and guest experience.

Work with GM and culinary leadership to build a cohesive food-and-beverage concept, recruit and develop a high-performing bar team, and drive guest satisfaction and revenue.

This is a hands-on role requiring leadership, creativity, and strong cost controls in a new opening environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bar management or progressive beverage leadership experience.
• Strong cocktail and spirits knowledge.
• Experience training and developing bartenders.
• Experience with beverage inventory and cost controls.
• Ability to lead a high-volume bar operation.
• Willingness to lead from the floor during service.
• Guest engagement and hospitality skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar pre-opening and launch.
• Establish bar standards, procedures, and service expectations.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop the bar team.
• Oversee daily bar operations and service.
• Develop and execute a cocktail-forward beverage program.
• Support seasonal cocktail menu development.
• Train staff on technique, spirits, wine, and beer, and menu knowledge.
• Maintain consistency, speed, and quality of service.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage.
• Monitor beverage cost, waste, and controls.
• Support beverage P&L performance.
• Build relationships with beverage vendors.
• Drive premium-spirit sales and average check.
• Support private events and special programming.
• Coach the team with ongoing feedback.
• Maintain responsible alcohol service, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Partner with GM to create a strong restaurant culture.

Skills

Bar management

Cocktail knowledge

People development

Beverage cost controls

High-volume operations

Job description

Dear Charlotte is seeking a hands-on Bar Manager in Charlotte, NC to own day-to-day bar operations from pre-opening forward, shaping the beverage program and guest experience.

Work with GM and culinary leadership to build a cohesive food-and-beverage concept, recruit and develop a high-performing bar team, and drive guest satisfaction and revenue.

This is a hands-on role requiring leadership, creativity, and strong cost controls in a new opening environment.