Bar Director

LINE DC•Washington, DC

12d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

More than a group of hotels, The LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery — an exploration of buildings, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. LINE hotels are both reflective and responsive— shaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture. We are seeking a Bar Director to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit. The Role… We are looking for a Bar Director to oversee and lead the bar programs across multiple concepts, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and catering. This role will be responsible for the overall vision, execution, profitability, staffing, training, and continued development of the beverage operation. The Bar Director will work closely with Food & Beverage leadership and operating teams to ensure consistent standards while allowing each concept to maintain its own identity. Our culture is pacey but supportive, so you must be able to work in synergy with your peers and the different departments around you. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Requirements

DC ABCA Manager Certified
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three (3) years related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred
Effective communication skills
Collaborative spirit
Ethical Conduct
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Opera PMS
Cheerful Outlook
Eye for Detail
Problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for all bar programs across multiple concepts, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and catering, ensuring alignment with the overall food and beverage vision.
Develop, maintain, and continuously evolve beverage menus and programs, including cocktails, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and specialty offerings, in partnership with culinary and operations teams.
Establish and maintain beverage standards, recipes, specifications, service procedures, presentation standards, and operating procedures across all concepts.
In collaboration with restaurant managers, oversee beverage purchasing and ordering, including vendor relationships, pricing, product selection, par levels, receiving, storage, and availability. Maintain strong relationships with distributors, suppliers, and brand partners.
Create and manage beverage labor plans, including staffing levels, scheduling, shift coverage, and deployment across restaurant outlets while maintaining appropriate service standards and labor efficiency.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop beverage team members and leaders. Create and maintain ongoing beverage education and training programs covering product knowledge, service, salesmanship, responsible alcohol service, and operational standards.
Collaborate with Banquets and Catering teams to develop beverage packages, bars, specialty cocktails, and pricing for events of varying sizes and styles.
Work closely with restaurant and bar leadership to support daily operations, troubleshoot service challenges, maintain quality standards, and ensure a consistent guest experience across all beverage outlets.
Analyze beverage sales, costs, margins, guest feedback, and operational performance. Prepare and communicate reports and recommendations to leadership and implement action plans as needed.
Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings as requested. Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, and verbal instructions, as well as applicable health, safety, and alcohol-service regulations.