Soweto Upscale Bar Manager: Craft Cocktails & Lead Team

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng invites an energetic Bar Manager to lead beverage operations at a stylish lounge. You will supervise staff, curate menus, and ensure service excellence while controlling costs and maintaining quality standards.

The role requires 3+ years in bar management, strong leadership, and a passion for mixology. You will drive profitability through smart inventory practices, promotional activities, and exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bar management or senior supervisory experience in hospitality.
• Experience leading staff, training, and performance evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of mixology, wines, spirits, and craft beers.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with inventory management and cost control.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Proficiency with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Supervise bar staff: scheduling, training, performance, motivation.
• Develop and maintain creative beverage menus including cocktails, wines and spirits.
• Control inventory, stock takes, minimize wastage.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and liquor regulations.
• Drive beverage costs and profitability through smart strategies.
• Provide exceptional customer service and engage with patrons.
• Maintain bar ambiance and cleanliness, execute promotions.

Skills

Staff management

Mixology

Customer service

Inventory control

Leadership

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng invites an energetic Bar Manager to lead beverage operations at a stylish lounge. You will supervise staff, curate menus, and ensure service excellence while controlling costs and maintaining quality standards.

The role requires 3+ years in bar management, strong leadership, and a passion for mixology. You will drive profitability through smart inventory practices, promotional activities, and exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant hospitality setting.