Warrenton Bar Manager

Silver Branch Brewing Co.; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Branch Brewing Company in Warrenton, VA is seeking a Bar Manager who loves hospitality and developing a high-performing team. This hands-on leadership role will coach bartenders, manage beverage programs, and ensure consistent service across every shift.

As Manager on Duty with the General Manager, you will handle inventory, ordering, and guest relations while maintaining standards for beer, cocktails, and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of bartending or hospitality leadership experience.
• Passion for guest experiences and building relationships with guests and teammates.
• Hands-on leader who coaches others, leads by example, and steps in when needed.
• Strong communication skills, calm, positive, and solution-focused during busy shifts.
• Commitment to a respectful, accountable, and welcoming team culture.
• Passion for craft beer and expanding beverage knowledge.
• Ability to educate guests and teammates on beer, cocktails, wine, and other beverages.
• Experience with beverage inventory, ordering, and maintaining quality standards.
• Preferred: Certified Beer Server or Certified Cicerone certification; willing to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bar with hospitality, professionalism, and beverage execution.
• Manage shifts as Manager on Duty and support the taproom team.
• Be the go-to resource for beer, cocktails, and beverage knowledge.
• Build relationships with regular guests and welcome new ones.
• Oversee beverage inventory, ordering, reception, and organization.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and provide real-time coaching during service.
• Foster a positive, respectful team culture and lead by example.

Skills

Bartending experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Coaching teammates

Beer knowledge

Hospitality focus

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Hospitality software

Job description

Lead the Bar. Elevate the Team. Create Exceptional Guest Experiences.

At Silver Branch Brewing Company, we believe great beer brings people together, but it’s genuine hospitality that keeps people coming back. Everything we do is rooted in Gemütlichkeit—a spirit of warmth, camaraderie, and creating memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

We’re looking for a Bar Manager who is passionate about hospitality, loves developing people, and takes pride in running an organized, welcoming, and high-performing bar. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working alongside their team, coaching bartenders, sharing their knowledge of craft beer and beverages, and leading every shift with confidence and positivity.

Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll serve as a key holder and Manager on Duty while overseeing the day-to-day bar operation. You’ll help maintain our beverage program, train and mentor the bar team, manage inventory and ordering, and ensure every pint, cocktail, and guest interaction reflects the high standards our guests have come to expect from Silver Branch.

If you’re someone who loves bartending, enjoys helping others grow, and believes that consistency and hospitality go hand in hand, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Bar

• Set the standard for hospitality, professionalism, and beverage execution.
• Lead shifts as Manager on Duty and support the taproom team throughout service.
• Serve as the go-to resource for beer, cocktails, spirits, and beverage knowledge.
• Build relationships with regular guests while creating memorable experiences for new ones.
• Handle guest concerns with empathy and professionalism.

Support the Beverage Program

• Ensure every beverage is prepared consistently and to Silver Branch standards.
• Execute seasonal features and signature cocktails while maintaining our established recipes and quality standards.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, receiving, and organization.
• Help maintain our draft system and ensure our award-winning beer is always served at its best.
• Monitor beverage costs, reduce waste, and help keep the bar running efficiently.

Develop the Team

• Train and coach bartenders on hospitality, beer knowledge, cocktails, and service standards.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and provide real-time coaching during service.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.
• Lead by example every shift.

What We’re Looking For

Hospitality Leadership

• Two or more years of bartending, restaurant, brewery, taproom, or hospitality leadership experience.
• A passion for creating exceptional guest experiences and building relationships with guests and teammates.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys coaching others, leading by example, and jumping in wherever needed.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to remain calm, positive, and solutions-focused during busy shifts.
• A commitment to fostering a respectful, accountable, and welcoming team culture.
• Passion for craft beer and a desire to continually expand your beverage knowledge.
• Confidence educating guests and teammates on beer, cocktails, wine, and other beverage offerings.
• Experience with beverage inventory, ordering, and maintaining quality standards.
• Certified Beer Server or Certified Cicerone® certification is preferred. If not already certified, a willingness to obtain Certified Beer Server certification within 90 days of hire.

Organization & Operations

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using POS systems, Microsoft Office, and hospitality technology.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt quickly, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Full-time position averaging approximately 35–40 hours per week, including Manager on Duty shifts and administrative responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.
• Ability to safely navigate all areas of the brewery, taproom, and bar.
• Frequently bend, reach, squat, twist, lift, and carry items associated with restaurant operations.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally move heavier items, including kegs and cases, with appropriate equipment or assistance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and guest service.