Luxury Bar Manager - Napa Valley

Theestateyountville; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Estate Yountville in Napa Valley seeks a Bar Manager to oversee daily F&B operations across lobby bars, pool service and IRD, ensuring Forbes Travel Guide standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Lead a trained team, collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to design menus, manage budgets, scheduling, wine knowledge, and staff development while maintaining top-tier luxury service and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in F&B operations.
• Strong knowledge of food service operations, wine, spirits, and luxury guest expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse F&B team.
• Proven financial acumen with budgeting, labor management, and cost-control experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across all levels of staff and guests.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations for food and beverage service across lobby bars, poolside outlets, and IRD, ensuring seamless execution.
• Lead, mentor, and train team members in Forbes Travel Guide standards, fostering a culture of excellence and consistency.
• Partner with culinary and beverage teams to design and deliver menus that showcase quality, creativity, and Napa Valley influences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
• Supervise ordering, inventory, and cost control to meet financial goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Create and manage schedules, ensuring proper staffing levels for each outlet.
• Conduct service audits and implement training sessions focused on wine knowledge, mixology, and food pairing.
• Address guest concerns with professionalism and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership on special events, promotions, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure outlets are maintained to the highest cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement of service processes to optimize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Wine knowledge

Spirits knowledge

Guest service excellence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Estate Yountville in Napa Valley seeks a Bar Manager to oversee daily F&B operations across lobby bars, pool service and IRD, ensuring Forbes Travel Guide standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Lead a trained team, collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to design menus, manage budgets, scheduling, wine knowledge, and staff development while maintaining top-tier luxury service and safety standards.