Upscale Bar & Beverage Manager: Wines, Cocktails & Training

The Talent Shop; Staunton (VA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Descripción de la vacante

The Talent Shop is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead and elevate the restaurant’s beverage program. You will be an active part of the bar team, crafting creative cocktails and maintaining high standards in presentation and service.

With strong wine knowledge and leadership, you will train staff, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on pairings and events, ensuring an upscale experience aligned with the brand.

Formación

• 3-5 years of bartending and bar experience with strong mixology skills.
• Strong wine knowledge; able to train staff on wine, pairings, and service.
• Previous beverage management or bar leadership experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee beverage program, including wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails.
• Regularly work scheduled bartending shifts as an active member of the bar team.
• Create and execute a distinctive cocktail program with seasonal, well-balanced drinks that complement the menu and brand.
• Demonstrate strong mixology skills and maintain high standards for cocktail preparation, presentation, consistency, and bar service.
• Maintain knowledge of wine varietals, regions, vintages, producers, food pairings, and proper wine service.
• Maintain the wine list in collaboration with restaurant leadership, ensuring a balanced selection that meets sales and cost goals.
• Conduct ongoing wine and beverage training for front-of-house staff to strengthen product knowledge, service, and sales.
• Manage wine, beer, and liquor ordering, receiving, storage, and organization with proper par levels.
• Complete and manage monthly beverage inventory with accurate counts and reporting.
• Monitor beverage costs, pricing, sales, product mix, waste, and purchasing to support profitability.
• Assist in marketing efforts, including video and audio content participation.
• Build relationships with wine and spirits distributors, suppliers, and beverage vendors.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training bartenders.
• Coach and develop bartenders for consistent execution, product knowledge, responsible service, and hospitality.
• Maintain bar organization, cleanliness, equipment, glassware, and supply levels.
• Stay current on wine, spirits, cocktail, and beverage industry trends through ongoing education.
• Work with Executive Chef on beverage pairings, events, and seasonal menu changes.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia ABC requirements and company policies.
• Build positive relationships with guests and team members and model an upscale guest experience.

Conocimientos

Bartending

Mixology

Wine knowledge

Staff training

Inventory management

Cost controls

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Wine/Spirits certification

Descripción del empleo

The Talent Shop is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead and elevate the restaurant’s beverage program. You will be an active part of the bar team, crafting creative cocktails and maintaining high standards in presentation and service.

With strong wine knowledge and leadership, you will train staff, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on pairings and events, ensuring an upscale experience aligned with the brand.