Job Description
About Us
Rendezvous 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 Overview
The 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 Responsibilities
Lead, train, and supervise bartenders and bar support staff
Manage day-to-day bar operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality cocktails, wine service, coffee drinks, and specialty beverages
Oversee bar prep, batching, and recipe execution to maintain consistency across all shifts
Create or contribute to seasonal cocktail menus and recommend wine/beer selections
Maintain appropriate inventory levels; manage ordering, vendor relationships, and product rotation
Ensure proper cash handling, POS transactions, and nightly bar reporting
Uphold cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the entire bar area
Address guest inquiries and provide knowledgeable recommendations on drinks, wine pairings, and menu items
Collaborate with FOH and BOH leadership to maintain smooth service flow
Enforce responsible alcohol service practices and all state/local regulations
Support scheduling, staff development, performance evaluations, and hiring when needed
Qualifications
2–4 years of bar management or lead bartender experience in a restaurant, café, bar, or wine-focused concept
Strong cocktail-making skills and familiarity with wine, craft beer, and spirits
Experience managing inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Excellent leadership and communication abilities
Strong understanding of beverage costing, recipe development, and workflow efficiency
Ability to multitask and maintain composure in fast-paced service periods
Dependable, organized, and committed to delivering consistent guest service
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs
Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and peak business days
Why Work at Rendezvous
Competitive pay based on experience
Opportunity to shape the bar program and contribute to beverage creativity
Supportive ownership and a positive work environment
Flexible scheduling
Employee meal benefits
A chance to work in a community-driven, growing concept with a high focus on quality
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