BEVERAGE AND BAR LEAD

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Beverage & Bar Lead Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is looking for a sharp, driven, hospitality-obsessed pro to step in as our Beverage & Bar Lead position. This is a leader in the game, every shift ...eyes for and on the bar ...on everything liquid and across the dining room. We’re building a leadership team made up of high-level operators who own their zone, know what it means to really drive the guest experience, and develop the team in real time. Working shoulder to shoulder with the GM and Chef, the Beverage & Bar Lead owns the bar execution, energy, standards, and the evolution of the beverage program itself. This is a DREAM ROLE FOR A BEVERAGE MINDED OPERATOR. This is really for someone who wants to run a bar, build a program, and grow into real leadership. If you’re just looking to clock in and crank drinks, this isn’t it. If you want to own something, build something, and level up fast—LET'S DO THIS!!!

WHAT THIS ROLE IS BUILT TO DO

You are essentially the heartbeat of the bar. You control flow. You protect standards. You set the tone. You make sure every drink hits, every ticket moves, and every guest feels it. You’re not just working the bar—you’re RUNNING IT! You lead the team in real time. You coach constantly. You catch problems early and fix them fast. You hold the line on quality, speed, and hospitality—no excuses this is the REAL DEAL. And beyond the shift, you are in it: Building cocktails for service Rolling out new beverage programs and taking part in the development of all things liquid for your location Owning inventory, ordering, and receiving Training new bartenders and leveling up the current team

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Bar Leadership & Execution Run bar operations every shift—speed, quality, communication, all of it Control ticket flow, drink timing, and bartender coordination in real time Hold the standard on every drink that leaves the bar—no shortcuts Stay locked in with the floor and kitchen to keep service tight and proactive Step in and handle guest issues immediately, with confidence and presence Beverage Program Ownership Be directly involved in developing, testing, and rolling out cocktails and beverage menus Help drive new program launches—clear, organized, and dialed using the BRF Critical Path Process Protect recipe integrity, specs, and presentation across all shifts Bring ideas, push creativity, and help evolve the program…FYI…this is not a “follow the book” role Education & Training Own bartender training and development—new hires and current team Lead beverage education that actually sticks—product, technique, and guest interaction Coach in real time—every shift is live reps ...gotta think that way…the curtain comes up everyday …are you show ready? Build a team that knows what they’re pouring and how to articulate to the guest! Operational Ownership Be actively involved in inventory, ordering, and receiving of all beverage product Keep the bar clean, stocked, prepped, and ready…always Own opening, shift change, and closing execution at a high level—documented Adjust staffing and positioning based on volume and flow tied to labor forecast modeling Systems & Standards Spot breakdowns in speed, communication, or quality early Bring solutions that actually improve the operation Stay locked into leadership communication—use the existing systems to communicate effectively with the leadership team! Follow through is key! Team Coverage Work five shifts a week Open, close, and lead from the front

WHO YOU ARE

A strong bartender who’s ready to own the bar, not just work it A 360° operator—you see the bar, the floor, the guest, and the team A teacher who actually gives a damn about developing people Calm under pressure, fast in your decisions, and always present Detail-focused to the point where average annoys you Built for accountability, structure, and high standards Hungry—like actually hungry!—to grow into something bigger About Jax Jax brings the coast to the coast-less. We’re a high-energy seafood house where the bar matters—a lot. Oysters cracking. Drinks flying. The room alive. The bar isn’t in the background here—it drives the experience.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Full-time hourly leadership role (40 hours/week) Real seat at the leadership table Estimated total comp: $90,000+ Benefits Sick Pay 2 Weeks Vacation Medical, Dental & Vision 401k Life / AD&D Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program BRF Dining Discount Annual Education & R&D Budget The Path Forward Let’s be clear—this role is a launchpad. This is how we build leaders. You start by owning the bar. Then you expand. There is a cross-training path into the Operations & Service Lead role—learning to run the floor, lead full service, and drive the entire guest experience. Master both sides—bar and floor—and now you’re not just strong…you’re complete. That’s when the real doors open. GM Executive leadership within BRF People who win in this role don’t stay here long. They move. If you can run a bar, build a program, train a team, and lead with intensity—you’re exactly who we’re looking for. This is not just a job…This is YOUR NEXT LEVEL!!! #J-18808-Ljbffr Jax Fish House