Job Description
Bar Manager - Luxury Mediterranean Restaurant
Location: Vail, Colorado
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 annually + Bonus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Performance-Based Bonus
- Epic Ski Pass
- Rental Assistance
- Powder Days - Flexible scheduling during heavy snowfall
Position Overview
An established luxury restaurant group is seeking an experienced
Bar Manager for an exciting new upscale Mediterranean restaurant opening in Vail, Colorado.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury dining, craft cocktails, and beverage operations, along with a passion for exceptional hospitality. This is an opportunity to help develop a distinctive beverage program and build a talented bar team in one of Colorado's premier resort destinations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Pre-Opening Leadership: Assist with bar setup, beverage program development, hiring, training, and establishing service standards.
- Beverage Program Development: Create and execute an innovative cocktail program featuring premium spirits, Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, and seasonal offerings.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing bar team focused on exceptional service and consistency.
- Luxury Guest Experience: Deliver polished, personalized hospitality while maintaining elevated beverage and service standards.
- Financial Management: Oversee beverage costs, inventory, purchasing, labor, and profitability.
- Daily Operations: Manage bar operations, scheduling, quality control, and compliance with liquor laws and safety standards.
- Collaboration: Partner with the Executive Chef, General Manager, and service team to create a cohesive food and beverage experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of bar management experience in an upscale, fine dining, or luxury restaurant.
- Strong knowledge of craft cocktails, premium spirits, wine, and beverage trends.
- Experience developing cocktail menus and managing beverage programs.
- Previous restaurant opening experience preferred.
- Strong financial skills, including beverage cost controls, inventory, and budgeting.
- Proven leadership, training, and team development abilities.
- Experience in a luxury resort or seasonal destination is a plus.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The Opportunity
Join a luxury hospitality group and help launch an exciting new Mediterranean restaurant in Vail. This position offers competitive compensation, attractive lifestyle benefits, and the opportunity to create a standout beverage program in a premier dining destination.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift