Bar Manager

eJobDesign; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement funding

Disability funding

Professional coaching

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to oversee all bar operations, train staff, and maintain service standards. You will ensure stock levels, control costs, and deliver a personalised guest beverage experience.

You will lead by example, align bar services with hotel operations, develop cocktail concepts, monitor hygiene, and respond to feedback. A hospitality qualification (NQF 5-7) and 3+ years in an upmarket bar, plus WSET Level 1, are required.

Qualifications

• Hospitality qualification at NQF level 5–7 is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ cocktail and bartender experience in an upmarket bar.
• Mixology experience and WSET Level 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all bars, ensuring beverage service standards.
• Train staff, supervise performance, and ensure proper stock levels.
• Develop cocktail concepts and provide product knowledge.
• Respond to guest feedback and tailor experiences.
• Work with other departments to align bar services.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are upheld.
• Lead by example and drive a high-performing team.

Skills

Cocktail experience

Bartender experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Sales skills

Education

Hospitality qualification (NQF 5-7)

WSET Level 1

Tools

MS365

Micros

Job description

At The Vineyard Hotel, we're more than just a team. Every staff member plays a crucial role in creating an exceptional guest experience. Our commitment to our staff goes beyond hospitality. We prioritise their well-being, providing on-demand healthcare, wellness activities, assistance with essentials, and healthy meals.

We also offer growth opportunities through internal programs, traineeships, study loans, and professional coaching for managers. Comprehensive benefits, including medical aid, retirement and disability funding, are part of the package.

Our care for our staff and our dedication to social and environmental responsibility sets us apart. Join our community that values respect, care, and growth.

Bar Manager

(Monthly Paid - CTC)

You will manage all our bars, ensuring beverage service standards are met, training staff, and monitoring performance. As our Bar Manager, you will ensure bars are well stocked and operate efficiently while delivering a personalised guest experience.

You will respond promptly to guest feedback, tailor beverage experiences to meet individual preferences, and manage the smooth flow of service while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

Along with this, you will ensure all operational tasks are executed efficiently and effectively and train, motivate, and supervise staff to maintain a high-performing team.

You will work closely with other hotel departments to align bar services with overall operations and train bartenders and bar staff on service excellence, cocktail preparation, and product knowledge.

To be successful, you have a Hospitality Qualification from an accredited academic institution at Level NQF 5-7 with a minimum of 3 years’ cocktail and bartender experience in an upmarket bar as well as Mixology experience. WSET Level 1 will see you far in this role.

You must have a clean credit check as well as a satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of the nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence.

You will bring your strong expertise in MS365 and Micros, combining it with excellent verbal and written communication skills to excel in this role. Your in-depth knowledge of beverages, including cocktails, wines, and spirits, along with your talent for cocktail conceptualisation and understanding of market trends, will make you a key contributor.

With a focus on team leadership, client satisfaction, and commitment to quality, you will lead by example, providing feedback, directing operations, and driving results. Your ability to plan, collaborate, and perform under pressure will ensure success in a fast-paced environment, whilst utilising your sales skills to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Closing date: 14 August 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Only short-listed external applicants will be contacted.