Bar Manager

Riot Hospitality Group•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hand Cut Chophouse Nashville is looking for a Bar Manager to join their team. This role involves leading, training, and supporting bar staff to ensure high-quality guest service. The Bar Manager will oversee daily bar operations, including opening and closing procedures, staff assignments, cleanliness, organization, and service standards. Responsibilities include preparing and serving beverages, managing guest orders, monitoring inventory, ordering products, minimizing waste, and maintaining a clean and organized bar. The role also involves resolving guest concerns, supporting scheduling and staff performance, and collaborating with management. A strong understanding of cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine, along with knowledge of health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations, is essential. The ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events, is required.

Requirements

Previous bartending experience required
Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and manage a team.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills.
Guest-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality.
Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service.
Experience with inventory management, ordering, cost control, and minimizing waste.
Ability to work efficiently and remain professional in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to handle guest concerns and resolve issues professionally.
Knowledge of health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
Current food handler and alcohol service certifications as required by state and local regulations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Nice To Haves

Bar management or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, coach, and support bartenders and other bar staff to ensure consistent, high-quality guest service.
Oversee daily bar operations, including opening and closing procedures, staff assignments, cleanliness, organization, and service standards.
Prepare and serve craft cocktails, beer, wine, and special beverage requests while maintaining consistency and presentation standards.
Manage guest orders at the bar and ensure service tickets from servers and other team members are completed accurately and efficiently.
Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering and receiving products, and minimize waste through proper portioning and inventory controls.
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar that complies with health, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly, taking appropriate action to ensure a positive guest experience.
Support scheduling, shift coverage, team communication, and overall staff performance as needed.
Collaborate with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations and meet guest needs.