Bar Manager - La Terrazza Nicabanos Upscale Nightlife Restaurant
About The Position
La Terrazza Nicabanos is South Beach’s newest restaurant-nightlife destination, offering elegant indoor and patio dining with curated DJs and live performers. Elevated cuisine, bold cocktails, and a vibrant, performance-driven setting create a chic, social atmosphere where the night naturally becomes the main event. About the Role As Bar Manager , you will be responsible for the full bar operation: from designing a world-class beverage menu and training the team, to managing stock and working closely with vendors. You’ll act as both a host and a curator—introducing guests to high-end spirits, especially rare whiskeys and tequilas, while ensuring service excellence and operational precision.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of bar or beverage leadership in luxury hospitality (cigar lounges, fine dining, luxury hotels)
- Advanced knowledge and certification preferred in whiskey, bourbon, and tequila (e.g., Stave & Thief, WSET Spirits, CRT for tequila, etc.)
- Experience with premium tequila and agave-based spirits highly valued
- Strong inventory control, ordering systems, and vendor negotiation experience
- Proven ability to manage a team, coordinate bar operations, and lead service excellence
- POS and back-end reporting experience (e.g., Toast, xtrachef, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with cigar pairing and lounge culture a strong plus
- Excellent floor presence, communication, and guest service instincts
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Spirits Program & Guest Experience Curate and evolve a luxury spirits list with a strong emphasis on whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and tequila
- Develop signature cocktails and pairings tailored to complement the cigar selection
- Engage guests with rich knowledge of spirits, recommending pours, flights, and pairings
- Host private tastings, education events, and VIP spirit-focused experiences
- Stay current on global trends, releases, and rare bottle sourcing opportunities
- Team Leadership Train and mentor bartenders in luxury service standards and spirits education
- Lead by example on the floor, supporting the team during service
- Foster a service culture that aligns with Nicabanos’ standards of excellence
- Enforce cleanliness, bar prep, presentation, and service timing
- Ordering, Inventory & Vendor Management Manage all ordering and inventory for spirits, mixers, glassware, and supplies
- Maintain proper par levels , ensure product rotation, and minimize waste
- Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing or exclusive allocations
- Conduct regular inventory counts and track COGs (cost of goods sold)
- Ensure full compliance with all health, alcohol service, and tobacco-related regulations
Benefits
- Hourly + tips
- Growth opportunities
- Dining benefits
- Employee meals
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
