Bar Manager / Beer Program Manager
Bar Manager / Beer Program Manager
Full Time •
Bar Manager / Beer Program Manager
Highline RxR is looking for an experienced Bar Manager / Beer Program Manager to join our team. This is a hands-on position that includes regularly scheduled bartending shifts, plus responsibility for beer ordering, inventory, and developing our beer program.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working behind the bar, interacting with guests, and leading by example while also taking ownership of an important part of our beverage operation.
Responsibilities
Bartending & Bar Operations
- Work regularly scheduled bartending shifts as part of the weekly schedule.
- Provide friendly, professional, and efficient service to guests.
- Take food and beverage orders from bar guests.
- Prepare beer, wine, cocktails, and other beverages accurately and efficiently.
- Produce beverages for service well during scheduled shifts.
- Maintain an accurate cash drawer and process guest payments properly.
- Maintain the bar's cleanliness, organization, and appearance.
- Restock beer, liquor, wine, glassware, and bar supplies as needed.
- Assist with opening and closing responsibilities.
- Lead by example and help maintain consistent service standards among the bar team.
- Assist management with resolving guest concerns and day-to-day bar issues.
Beer Program & Ordering
- Own Highline RxR's beer program.
- Manage beer ordering and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Monitor draft and packaged beer inventory and product movement.
- Maintain a balanced beer selection based on guest demand, seasonality, pricing, and sales performance.
- Identify new products, seasonal releases, and local and regional beers that fit Highline RxR's concept.
- Build and maintain relationships with distributors, breweries, and beverage representatives.
- Coordinate new product placements and beer changes with management.
- Monitor slow-moving products and recommend adjustments to improve inventory turnover.
- Help maintain accurate beer menus, product availability, and pricing.
- Work with management on beer promotions, sporting-event specials, and other beverage initiatives.
- Help ensure proper product rotation and draft beer quality.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Conduct and/or assist with regular beverage inventory.
- Maintain accurate ordering and receiving procedures.
- Verify deliveries and address discrepancies when necessary.
- Monitor par levels and adjust orders based on sales, upcoming events, and seasonal demand.
- Help control beverage costs, waste, over-pouring, and product loss.
- Communicate inventory concerns, shortages, and purchasing needs to management.
Qualifications
- Previous bartending experience required.
- Lead bartender, bar management, or beverage management experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of draft, craft, domestic, and local beer.
- Beer ordering and inventory experience preferred.
- Understanding of beverage costs, pricing, and inventory control.
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships with distributors and brewery representatives.
- Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, sporting events, and private events as scheduled.
About the Position
This is not a traditional office-based management position. The Bar Manager / Beer Program Manager will be an active member of the bartending team and will regularly work behind the bar.
We are looking for someone who can balance excellent guest service with the administrative responsibilities of managing the beer program. The right candidate will have an opportunity to help shape Highline RxR's beer selection while keeping sales, product costs, inventory levels, and profitability in mind.
Interested in joining the Highline RxR team? Complete our short application today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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