Restaurant Manager | Bar Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Tips and incentives

Growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Consistent scheduling

Stable concept

Job summary

Rogers Hornsby in Nashville is seeking a Front of the House / Bar Manager to lead the guest experience and elevate our bourbon and whiskey program. This hands-on leadership role thrives in fast-paced, hospitality-driven settings and requires floor presence during peak service.

You will drive FOH operations, train staff on spirits, and curate whiskey offerings while maintaining guest satisfaction and strong team performance. This role offers growth within a locally owned concept.

Qualifications

• Experience managing FOH and bar in a full-service or high-volume setting.
• Strong bourbon/whiskey program background and staff training ability.
• Proven leadership to coach and hold teams accountable, with floor presence.
• Experience managing bar inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of alcohol service laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead FOH and bar teams through busy services.
• Oversee bar operations, inventory, and order placement.
• Train bartenders on cocktail execution and whiskey education.
• Develop whiskey features, flights, and seasonal offerings.
• Uphold high service and hospitality standards.
• Assist scheduling and staffing as needed.
• Maintain a clean, guest-ready FOH environment.

Skills

FOH Bar Mgmt

Bourbon Whiskey Programs

Spirits Training

Leadership & Coaching

Inventory & Cost Controls

Guest Service & Recovery

Liquor Laws Knowledge

Job description

A well-established, locally owned Nashville restaurant is seeking a Front of the House / Bar Manager to lead guest experience and elevate an already strong bourbon and whiskey program. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-energy, hospitality-driven environments.

Front of the House / Bar Manager Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base pay
• Tips and performance incentives
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive ownership and leadership team
• Consistent scheduling
• Stable, established concept

Front of the House / Bar Manager Requirements & Qualifications

Must Haves:

• FOH and bar management experience in a full-service or high-volume environment
• Strong background with bourbon and whiskey programs
• Experience training staff on spirits knowledge, cocktails, and upselling
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable
• Experience managing bar inventory, ordering, and cost controls
• Comfortable handling guest feedback and service recovery
• Hands-on leadership style with floor presence during peak service
• Knowledge of alcohol service laws and compliance

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead FOH and bar teams through busy services
• Oversee bar operations, inventory, and ordering
• Train bartenders on cocktail execution and whiskey education
• Develop whiskey features, flights, and seasonal offerings
• Ensure high service and hospitality standards
• Support scheduling and staffing needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, guest-ready FOH environment

Front of the House / Bar Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience curating whiskey menus or barrel selections
• Event planning or tasting experience
• Multi-unit or high-volume background
• Passion for BBQ culture and Southern hospitality
• Strong guest engagement and storytelling skills around spirits

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Rogers Hornsby