General Manager The Bar Draft House

Craft & Crew Hospitality; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Craft & Crew Hospitality is seeking a General Manager for a casual neighborhood bar. This hands-on role requires leading day-to-day bar operations, guiding a bartending team, and regularly working tipped shifts behind the bar. You will balance guest experience with cost control while coordinating promotions and events.

The right leader builds a welcoming environment, maintains standards, and can adapt to days, nights, and weekends in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Prior bar management experience.
• Strong bartending experience and guest interaction.
• Ability to lead from behind the bar, not just from an office.
• Open availability including days, nights and weekends.
• Solid understanding of labor, inventory, beverage costs and scheduling.
• Confident, personable leadership style.
• Ability to build relationships with regulars and welcome new guests.
• Organized, reliable, and able to keep operations moving in a fast-paced bar.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day bar operations and overall business performance.
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop a strong bartending team.
• Work scheduled tipped bartending shifts.
• Maintain a flexible schedule with a combination of days, nights, and weekends.
• Create a welcoming, energetic environment for guests and regulars.
• Maintain strong service standards while keeping a casual atmosphere.
• Manage labor, inventory, ordering, cash controls, and operating costs.
• Handle guest concerns and support the team during busy shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and responsible alcohol-service standards.
• Partner with ownership on promotions, events, and sales opportunities.
• Hold the team accountable while building a positive, dependable culture.

Skills

Bar management

Bartending

People leadership

Shift scheduling

Labor cost control

Inventory management

Guest relations

Fast-paced environment

Job description

General Manager - Neighborhood Bar
We're looking for a hands-on

General Manager - Neighborhood Bar
We're looking for a hands-on General Manager to lead a casual neighborhood bar. We need someone who enjoys being behind the bar, connecting with regulars, leading the team, and setting the tone for a great guest experience.
The General Manager will oversee the overall operation while also regularly working tipped bartending shifts as part of the bar team.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day bar operations and overall business performance
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop a strong bartending team
• Work scheduled tipped bartending shifts
• Maintain a flexible schedule with a combination of days, nights, and weekends based on the needs of the business
• Create a welcoming, energetic environment for guests and regulars
• Maintain strong service standards while keeping the atmosphere casual and approachable
• Manage labor, inventory, ordering, cash controls, and operating costs
• Handle guest concerns and support the team during busy shifts
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and responsible alcohol-service standards
• Partner with ownership/leadership on promotions, events, and sales-building opportunities
• Hold the team accountable while building a positive, dependable culture

What We're Looking For

• Previous bar management experience
• Strong bartending experience
• Comfortable leading from behind the bar rather than managing from the office
• Open availability and the ability to work a combination of day, night, and weekend shifts
• Strong understanding of labor, inventory, beverage costs, and scheduling
• Confident, personable leadership style
• Someone who can build relationships with regulars while welcoming new guests
• Organized, reliable, and able to keep things moving in a fast-paced environment

The Right Fit

You understand that a great neighborhood bar is built on personality, consistency, regulars, and a strong bartending team. You can run the business like a GM while still getting behind the bar, making drinks, taking care of guests, and working tipped shifts alongside your team. This position combines General Manager responsibilities with scheduled bartending shifts and requires the flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends. It's a great fit for an experienced bar leader who still loves being behind the bar and being part of the action.