Bar Manager

Job Description BAR MANAGER Beer Garden Center — Elgin, Texas Full-Time | Management Position | Evenings and Weekends Required The Beer Garden Center is looking for an experienced, hands‑on Bar Manager to lead the bar operation at our new entertainment and dining venue in Elgin, Texas. Our outdoor beer garden will feature live music, major sporting events, festivals, family‑friendly programming, multiple restaurants, and seating for approximately 1,000 guests. The centerpiece of the beverage operation is a high‑volume bar with 50 Texas craft beer taps. We are looking for someone who understands that a great bar is about more than serving drinks. It is about creating an atmosphere where guests feel welcome, service moves efficiently, the team enjoys coming to work, and people want to return again and again. The Position The Bar Manager will oversee the daily operation of the beer garden bar, including staffing, training, scheduling, inventory, cost controls, guest service, cleanliness, safety, and event execution. The Bar Manger should be able to execute and train staff to deliver high quality cocktails. This is a working management position. The right person will be comfortable leading from the floor, stepping behind the bar when needed, solving problems quickly, and maintaining a calm, professional presence during high-volume events. The Bar Manager will work closely with ownership, restaurant management, event managment, musicians, vendors, security, and other members of the Beer Garden Center team. Key Responsibilities Recruit, train, schedule, and lead bartenders, barbacks, and support staff Build a strong service culture centered on hospitality, speed, professionalism, and teamwork Oversee the operation and maintenance of a 50-tap draft beer system Maintain beer quality through proper rotation, temperature control, glassware standards, and draft-system cleanliness Manage beer, liquor, wine, mixers, supplies, and bar inventory Complete inventory counts and maintain accurate ordering and receiving procedures Monitor beverage costs, labor costs, waste, spills, comps, and product loss Develop opening, closing, cleaning, cash‑handling, and shift‑change procedures Create staff schedules based on projected guest volume and the event calendar Prepare the bar team for concerts, festivals, sporting events, private parties, and seasonal celebrations Coordinate with ownership and event management on special menus, promotions, and event‑specific service plans Ensure compliance with TABC requirements and all applicable health, safety, and employment regulations Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and fully stocked bar Handle guest concerns professionally and protect the overall guest experience Conduct regular staff meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations Help develop drink menus, beer selections, signature cocktails, pricing, and seasonal promotions Build positive relationships with distributors, breweries, suppliers, and service vendors Provide regular reporting to ownership regarding sales, labor, inventory, costs, staffing, and operational needs What We Are Looking For At least 3 years of bar, restaurant, brewery, entertainment venue, or hospitality management experience Experience managing a high‑volume bar operation Strong knowledge of beer, liquor, wine, cocktails, draft systems, and responsible alcohol service Proven ability to recruit, train, motivate, and hold employees accountable Strong organizational, scheduling, inventory, and cost‑control skills Comfortable working in a fast‑paced outdoor entertainment environment Ability to remain calm and make good decisions during busy or unexpected situations Excellent communication and guest‑service skills Reliable, professional, approachable, and willing to lead by example Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, concerts, festivals, and special events Working knowledge of point‑of‑sale systems, inventory systems, and basic financial reporting Current TABC certification or the ability to obtain certification before beginning work Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds when necessary Preferred Qualifications Experience opening a new bar, restaurant, brewery, or entertainment venue Experience managing large outdoor events or venues with 500 or more guests Established relationships #J-18808-Ljbffr