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