BAR MANAGER & LEAD BARTENDER

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks

Full-Time | 40–50 Hours Per Week |Working Bar Manager| Two Days Off

Bring Your Ideas. Lead a Team. Help Us Grow.

BURG'r & BARREL is looking for an experienced, energetic, and creative Bar Manager to lead our beverage operations and help take our bar program to the next level.

With both an indoor and outdoor bar, an established customer base, and a strong presence in Johnson City, we're looking for someone who can build on our success while bringing fresh ideas, new energy, and a passion for exceptional hospitality.

We're not looking for someone to simply maintain the bar. We're looking for someone who wants to make it better.

The ideal candidate is a natural leader who takes ownership, leads by example, connects with guests, and understands that a successful bar is about more than making great drinks. It's about creating an atmosphere people want to return to.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 5–6 bartenders and one barback.
  
  
• Create schedules that balance exceptional service with responsible labor costs.
  
  
• Recruit, train, and develop talented team members.
  
  
• Establish clear expectations and hold the team accountable.
  
  
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented culture.
  
  

Bar Operations & Financial Performance

• Oversee daily operations of both indoor and outdoor bars.
  
  
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, product rotation, and vendor relationships.
  
  
• Monitor liquor costs, waste, profitability, and labor efficiency.
  
  
• Maintain accurate inventory records and financial reporting.
  
  
• Ensure consistency in drink quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service.
  
  
• Work alongside the team during busy shifts and lead by example.
  
  

Creativity, Sales & Growth

• Develop new cocktails, seasonal drink menus, and beverage specials.
  
  
• Bring fresh ideas that keep our bar program exciting and relevant.
  
  
• Identify opportunities to attract new customers and increase repeat business.
  
  
• Collaborate with management on promotions, special events, and revenue-building initiatives.
  
  
• Stay informed about beverage trends and changing guest preferences.
  
  
• Take initiative in finding ways to improve the overall guest experience.
  
  

Hospitality & Guest Experience

• Build genuine relationships with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere.
  
  
• Be a visible, approachable leader who enjoys interacting with customers.
  
  
• Handle guest concerns professionally and proactively.
  
  
• Create memorable experiences that turn first-time visitors into regulars.
  
  
• Maintain a high standard of hospitality across both bar areas.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of bar management or comparable beverage leadership experience .
  
  
• Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, cocktails, and beverage service.
  
  
• Experience with inventory management, beverage costs, scheduling, and staff development.
  
  
• A proven ability to lead a team and maintain high service standards.
  
  
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing drinks, promotions, and new ideas.
  
  
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• A dependable, hands-on leadership style.
  
  
• A genuine passion for hospitality and connecting with people.
  
  
• The ability to work nights, weekends, and busy service periods as needed.
  
  

The Person Who Will Thrive Here

You're someone who sees an opportunity and takes action.

You don't wait to be told what needs to be done. You take pride in your team, your guests, and the results of your work.

You're creative, but you also understand the numbers. You're friendly and approachable, but you know how to hold people accountable. You enjoy being behind the bar, but you also know how to lead a successful operation.

Most importantly, you care about the business as if it were your own.

What We Offer

• Full-time leadership position with approximately 40–50 hours per week and two days off.
  
  
• Paid time off after one year of employment.
  
  
• Employee discounts.
  
  
• Ongoing training and professional development.
  
  
• The opportunity to influence cocktail menus, promotions, and the direction of our beverage program.
  
  
• A collaborative management team that values initiative and new ideas.
  
  
• The opportunity to grow professionally while helping an established local restaurant continue to succeed.