Bar Manager

Maya Hospitality Group • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bar Manager – Dear Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Steele Creek 4936 Trojan Dr., Charlotte, NC 28278 $60,000–$70,000 + Bonus Opportunity | Full-Time About Dear Charlotte Dear Charlotte is a new Mediterranean-inspired rooftop restaurant, bar, and event destination coming to Charlotte. We're creating a high-energy destination built around great food, an elevated cocktail program, and an indoor/outdoor rooftop atmosphere. The beverage program will be a major part of the experience, and we're looking for a Bar Manager who wants to help build it from the ground up. This isn't a role where you're stepping into an established bar program. You'll have the opportunity to help shape what Dear Charlotte becomes. The Opportunity As Bar Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day bar operation while helping establish the beverage standards, team, culture, and guest experience from pre-opening forward. You'll work closely with the General Manager and culinary leadership to create a cohesive food and beverage experience while building a bar program that drives both guest satisfaction and revenue.

Requirements

• 3+ years of bar management or progressive beverage leadership experience
• Strong cocktail and spirits knowledge
• Experience training and developing bartenders
• Experience with beverage inventory and cost controls
• Strong understanding of high-volume bar operations
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on during service
• Strong guest engagement and hospitality skills
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and high-volume service periods

Nice To Haves

• New restaurant opening experience
• Rooftop bar or restaurant experience
• Craft cocktail programs
• Mediterranean or globally inspired concepts
• Upscale or elevated casual dining
• Private events and large-format service
• Hotel food & beverage
• Beverage P&L and financial management

Responsibilities

• Help lead the bar pre-opening and launch
• Build and establish bar standards, procedures, and service expectations
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop the bar team
• Lead daily bar operations and service execution
• Develop and execute a cocktail-forward beverage program
• Support seasonal cocktail menu development and beverage programming
• Train bartenders on cocktail technique, spirits, wine, beer, menu knowledge, and hospitality
• Maintain consistency, speed, presentation, and quality throughout service
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage
• Monitor beverage cost, waste, comps, and operational controls
• Support beverage P&L performance and profitability
• Develop relationships with vendors and beverage partners
• Create strategies to drive premium-spirit sales and increase average check
• Support private events and special programming
• Coach the team throughout service and provide ongoing feedback
• Maintain responsible alcohol service, cleanliness, organization, and compliance standards
• Partner with the GM and leadership team to create a strong restaurant culture

Benefits

• $60,000–$70,000 salary + bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health and wellness benefits
• Dining perks
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to build a beverage program from the ground up
• Opportunity to shape the bar team, culture, and guest experience from day one

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed