Bar Manager

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Bar Manager oversees the day-to-day activities of one or more bar or lounge outlets while delivering quality, personalized guest service. The role includes serving guests, supporting beverage service preparation, accommodating special beverage requests, and maintaining detailed knowledge of the beverage and food offerings. The manager is responsible for beverage programs and operations, including seasonal cocktail development, inventory and cost control, vendor relations, procurement, cash handling, and employee scheduling. They train, support, and mentor staff; foster a safe, positive, and collaborative workplace; address staff complaints fairly; and conduct quarterly Kimpton Check-Ins with direct reports. Supervisory responsibilities must follow Kimpton policies and applicable laws. Kimpton describes its workplace as entrepreneurial, creative, empowering, and welcoming of employees’ diverse backgrounds and identities. The company emphasizes heartfelt human connections and improving the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, and communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of hotel, restaurant, or related management experience.
Advanced knowledge of wine, spirits, and mixology.
Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications, if applicable.
Experience implementing new beverage concepts, beverage costing, and budgeting.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and POS systems or similar software.
Flexible schedule, with availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome guests and manage the day-to-day activities of one or more bar/lounge outlets.
Make efforts to accommodate guests’ special requests regarding cocktails, liquor, and spirits.
Coordinate seasonal cocktail changes and develop a diverse cocktail list consistent with the bar/restaurant concept and quality standards.
Maintain complete knowledge of liquor brands, beers, wine, non-alcoholic selections, menu items, preparation times, ingredients, sauces, and portion sizes.
Ensure employees are accurately cashed out, checks are closed, and cash is balanced and accounted for.
Manage inventory, cost control, vendor relations, procurement of allocated spirits, and cocktail and non-alcoholic beverage lists.
Train, support, and mentor staff, and foster a safe, positive work environment that promotes teamwork, feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction.
Address staff complaints fairly and involve the People + Culture Department when necessary.
Schedule employees according to budgeted labor costs and business levels, and publish the schedule promptly each week.
Conduct quarterly Kimpton Check-Ins with all direct reports and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Kimpton policies and applicable laws.
Serve guests and assist with beverage-service preparation while providing outstanding, personalized service.