Bar Manager

Maya Hospitality Group•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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