Bar Manager, The Victorian

MML Hospitality•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality (MML) is seeking an experienced and passionate Bar Manager to oversee the bar program and daily bar operations at The Victorian, a reimagined Western pub within The Driskill Hotel. This is a hands-on management position responsible for leading the bar team, maintaining exceptional service standards, managing beverage inventory and costs, and ensuring the bar operates efficiently and profitably. The ideal candidate has previous bar management experience, strong beverage knowledge, and the ability to lead a high-volume operation that includes live music, private events, and late-night service. The Bar Manager will also help develop a thoughtful beverage program featuring signature cocktails, spirits, craft beer, and wine that complements The Victorian’s identity and showcases the best of Austin’s beverage scene.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of bar supervisory or bar management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant, bar, hotel, or entertainment-driven venue.
Demonstrated experience directly managing bartenders and barbacks, including scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
Strong knowledge of spirits, classic and contemporary cocktails, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service.
Experience managing beverage inventory, purchasing, cost control, and sales performance.
Ability to lead a fast-paced bar operation during evenings, weekends, live music, and special events.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold a team accountable.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of restaurant health, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Current TABC certification and Texas Food Manager certification, or the ability to obtain both upon hire.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night shifts as required.
The employee must regularly be able to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
The employee must frequently use their hands or fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls and may be required to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or balance.
The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.
If an offer is extended, the candidate will be required to complete a comprehensive background check. This process may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, and other relevant information.

Nice To Haves

The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily bar operations at The Victorian, including opening, closing, shift execution, staffing, and service standards.
Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop bartenders, barbacks, and other bar team members.
Provide a visible management presence during service and lead the team through high-volume periods, live music programming, and special events.
Establish clear expectations and hold the team accountable for performance, professionalism, attendance, and responsible alcohol service.
Conduct pre-shift meetings and provide ongoing education related to cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and service standards.
Partner with restaurant leadership to foster a professional, collaborative, and guest-focused culture.
Maintain an active presence on the floor and behind the bar to ensure timely, knowledgeable, and engaging service.
Build relationships with guests and create a welcoming neighborhood bar experience.
Address guest feedback and resolve service issues promptly and professionally.
Ensure the bar team consistently follows responsible alcohol service practices.
Manage beverage inventory, purchasing, receiving, storage, transfers, and monthly inventory counts.
Monitor beverage costs, sales, waste, comps, and product usage to improve profitability.
Establish and maintain appropriate par levels, ordering procedures, and inventory controls.
Review beverage sales and performance data to inform menu development, pricing, and purchasing decisions.
Oversee cash-handling and point-of-sale procedures related to bar operations.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and fully stocked bar that meets all health and safety requirements.
Develop and uphold standard operating procedures for bar setup, service, breakdown, and closing.
Coordinate with culinary, events, music, and restaurant leadership to support seamless daily service and event execution.
Develop and maintain a dynamic beverage program featuring signature cocktails, spirits, craft beer, and wine.
Update beverage menus seasonally and introduce creative offerings that align with The Victorian’s identity.
Maintain consistent recipes, specifications, presentation standards, and pricing.
Build strong relationships with beverage vendors and negotiate pricing when appropriate.
Stay informed about industry trends, emerging products, and guest preferences.
Lead beverage tastings and ongoing product education for the team.