About This Role
Leading the bar program and managing the beverage business for a new Amazonian, Latin American, and Peruvian-inspired riverfront restaurant and nightlife destination in Siolim, Goa, is the core of this Bar Manager role. The position suits an experienced Bar Manager with a strong background in sundowner venues, clubs, and nightlife operations, who can build and lead a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all bar operations, from pre-service preparation to closing
- Develop and maintain the cocktail and beverage program in collaboration with management
- Lead, train and manage bartenders, bar supervisors and bar support staff
- Establish consistent standards for cocktail recipes, presentation, preparation and service
- Manage beverage procurement, supplier relationships, stock levels and inventory
- Oversee stocktaking, consumption reports, variance checks and wastage control
- Monitor beverage costs, margins, pricing and overall bar profitability
- Develop effective systems for requisitions, receiving, storage and stock rotation
- Coordinate with the Restaurant Manager, Head Chef and operations team to ensure seamless service
- Plan bar operations for sundowners, private events, busy weekend services and club nights
- Ensure the bar is adequately staffed and prepared for fluctuating guest volumes
- Train the team in product knowledge, responsible alcohol service, upselling and guest engagement
- Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, equipment maintenance and applicable licensing compliance
- Monitor guest feedback and resolve service issues professionally
- Prepare regular reports on sales, inventory, costs and operational performance
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Bar Manager or in a comparable senior bar operations role
- Mandatory experience in sundowner venues, nightclubs or club operations
- Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beer and beverage trends
- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume bar service and large teams
- Strong understanding of beverage costing, pricing, inventory management and stock reconciliation
- Experience with supplier negotiations, procurement and budget management
- Ability to build efficient systems while maintaining creativity and quality
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable managing evening services, weekends, events and late-night operations
- Goa-based candidates or candidates willing to relocate to Siolim preferred
Benefits
- Duty meals
- Staff accommodation based on role and availability
- The opportunity to shape Yuma’s bar program from the ground up
- An opportunity to grow with an evolving hospitality and nightlife brand
Application Process
- Send your updated CV along with your current location, expected salary and earliest joining date
- Answer the application questions:
- What is your earliest possible joining date, and are you willing to relocate to Siolim, Goa?
- Do you have direct experience managing a sundowner venue, nightclub or club? Please specify the venue, your designation, duration and typical guest capacity.
- Have you independently managed beverage costing, inventory, supplier negotiations and bar team recruitment or training? Briefly describe your experience and the approximate size of the operation you managed.
About the Company
Yuma is an Amazonian, Latin American and Peruvian-inspired riverfront restaurant and nightlife destination coming to Siolim, Goa.