Bar Manager

About UsRendezvous is a locally loved café, restaurant, and wine bar serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates, signature cocktails, and curated wine selections. We're looking for an experienced and hospitality-driven Bar Manager to oversee all bar operations and help elevate the beverage experience for our guests. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a bar professional who understands guest service, beverage consistency, team training, and operational excellence.Position OverviewThe Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing bar staff, crafting and maintaining drink menus, ensuring consistent beverage quality, managing inventory, and contributing to a positive guest experience in both the café and wine bar environment. You'll work closely with the front-of-house team and kitchen leadership to deliver smooth, coordinated service across all dayparts.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, train, and supervise bartenders and bar support staffManage day-to-day bar operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality cocktails, wine service, coffee drinks, and specialty beveragesOversee bar prep, batching, and recipe execution to maintain consistency across all shiftsCreate or contribute to seasonal cocktail menus and recommend wine/beer selectionsMaintain appropriate inventory levels; manage ordering, vendor relationships, and product rotationEnsure proper cash handling, POS transactions, and nightly bar reportingUphold cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the entire bar areaAddress guest inquiries and provide knowledgeable recommendations on drinks, wine pairings, and menu itemsCollaborate with FOH and BOH leadership to maintain smooth service flowEnforce responsible alcohol service practices and all state/local regulationsSupport scheduling, staff development, performance evaluations, and hiring when neededQualifications2–4 years of bar management or lead bartender experience in a restaurant, café, bar, or wine-focused conceptStrong cocktail-making skills and familiarity with wine, craft beer, and spiritsExperience managing inventory, ordering, and vendor relationshipsExcellent leadership and communication abilitiesStrong understanding of beverage costing, recipe development, and workflow efficiencyAbility to multitask and maintain composure in fast-paced service periodsDependable, organized, and committed to delivering consistent guest serviceAbility to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbsFlexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and peak business daysWhy Work at RendezvousCompetitive pay based on experienceOpportunity to shape the bar program and contribute to beverage creativitySupportive ownership and a positive work environmentFlexible schedulingEmployee meal benefitsA chance to work in a community-driven, growing concept with a high focus on qualityJ-18808-Ljbffr