The Homestead Collective is opening its entities throughout 2025 and is looking for hospitable leaders and team players to join the team! Homestead will house restaurants such as Garden of the Gods Cafe, Till and Campfire Pizza, as well as other concepts such as a Homestead Event space, Dad's Donuts, Redleaf Coffee and Garden of the Gods Catering. The Bar Manager primarily oversees bar operations and staff to ensure all guests leave Homestead eager to return. The Bar Manager may be required to assist in other areas as needed. See job description for more information.
 

Bar Manager Position

 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Responsible for overseeing serving of food and beverage with friendly, individualized attention focusing on the company core values. Works to maintain proper inventory levels and trains bar and waitstaff. Creates new and exciting drink features, promote and grow the bar program, helping in planning promotional events.

Experience 

 

2-3 years experience as a bartender is preferred.

Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays based on business demands.

A working knowledge of the practices and procedures of safe food handling and TIPS certification required.

Excellent customer service skills.

Friendly demeanor and positive attitude.

Ability to work in a team. Ability to think critically and efficiently.

Be a skilled communicator with excellent problem solving, observation, and interpersonal skills.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

 

Oversee the preparation of alcohol or non-alcohol beverages maintaining the highest quality and consistent customer service.

 

Manages bar inventory, budgets, licenses and resources.

 

Trains new bar staff and works with current staff to maintain high bar standards and ensure that quality and safety controls are being followed.

 

Work with liquor vendors to develop new productions or promotions for the bar, creates new bar features and works with management on new menu offerings.

 

Negotiate with vendors, update vendor contracts, and order supplies.

 

Maintains professionalism and is friendly and approachable towards guests and staff, responding proactively to customer complaints.

 

Recruit, interview, hire and train bar staff in conjunction with GM and AGM. 

 

Reports directly to the General Manager. 

 

Complies with all food and safety procedures. 

 

Tastings to be handled as a professional business transaction.

 

Orders sufficient product from vendors and maintains accurate inventories.

 

Works with management to understand the budget and inventory record keeping, and ensures bar is profitable.

 

Works as the sommelier on the floor and behind the bar.

 

Checks identification and confirms it meets legal drinking age. 

 

Performs all other preparational tasks in the bar area.

 

Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations. 

 

Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisors. 

 

Assists with special events as needed. 

 

Greets all guests warmly to develop customer loyalty.

 

Adheres to grooming and appearance standards consistently.

 

Reports safety hazards and all employee accidents to General Manager or Assistant General Manager on duty. 

 

Maintain service areas and delegate side works duties for overall productivity.

 

Complete all other duties as assigned.

 

 

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education: Experienced bartender position. 2-3 years related experience preferred. Must be TIPS certified.

 

Language: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, vendors and co-workers.

 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

 

Excellent computer, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

 

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Ability to diffuse tense situations and resolve conflicts.

Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

 

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or be able to lift 50lbs or more and able to stand for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use their hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. 

 

Hours and Availability 

Typical workweek: 40-55 hours 

*May be more hours during high event seasons.

 

Hours vary depending on business demand.

Benefits and Pay

Employees are considered “full time status" if the employee consistently works over 30 hours per work week. Benefits are offered to all full time employees after 60 days of employment, including medical, dental, vision and a free life insurance policy.

This position starts at $56,500 - $60,000 / year - based on experience