Bar Manager

The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa•Portland, ME

About The Position

The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is looking for a Bar Manager to join our team! A beautiful Historic Hotel of America located in the heart of Portland's Old Port District. Full-Time benefits include Medical, Dental, Life and Short-Term Disability insurances, Holidays, and PTO. All employees receive HHA Discounts, Fitness Center use, Uniform, Parking and Employee Meal. 401k plan with a match after one year. Summary The Bar Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the hotel’s bar program. This includes creating and executing seasonal beverage menus, managing beverage costs and inventory controls, curating local beer and wine selections, and driving sales through innovative promotions. The Bar Manager provides strong leadership to the bar team, ensures exceptional guest service, and maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, consistency, and hospitality. This role requires being highly visible on the floor, engaging with guests, supporting bartenders, and fostering a positive and professional work environment.

Requirements

TIPS certification or State of Maine equivalent certification of liquor laws training.
Minimum 2+ years of bar or restaurant management experience in a high-volume environment.
Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, beer, and wine, including current trends.
Proven ability to manage inventory, cost controls, and vendor relationships.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong focus on guest engagement, hospitality, and team development.
Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
TIPS (or Maine equivalent) certification required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of food service and nutritional guidelines and best practices.
Ability to accept constructive feedback and to work collaboratively with upper management and others. stakeholders to identify and facilitate needed improvements to the food service program.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software as needed to draft reports, inventory, and budgets.
Mathematical skills: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required. Also required is the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance

Responsibilities

Develop and implement seasonal cocktail menus and curate beer and wine offerings, with an emphasis on local breweries and unique guest experiences.
Drive beverage sales through promotions, up-selling, and creative marketing in collaboration with F&B leadership.
Actively engage with guests on the floor, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and resolving service concerns promptly.
Lead, train, and motivate the bar team to deliver consistent, high-quality service and uphold brand standards.
Oversee all bar operations, including ordering, receiving, inventory, cost control, and cash handling procedures.
Monitor alcohol service to ensure compliance with Maine State liquor laws and responsible service guidelines.
Partner with the Food & Beverage leadership team to plan and execute outlet promotions, special events, and seasonal initiatives.
Support bartenders during service by being present on the floor, modeling best practices, and jumping in as needed to ensure smooth operations.
Uphold cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in all bar areas.
Attend and contribute to regular management and staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned to support the Food & Beverage department and enhance guest satisfaction.