Greyhound Tavern, Brentwood — a proper pub during the day, a lounge after dark.
The room was built, not rolled out. Nothing on the menu is filler. The pints are poured correctly. Our staff know the product well enough to recommend it, our DJs know music well enough to play what they like, and the right game is always on.
We’re looking for a Bar Manager to join the Freehouse Collective team at Greyhound Tavern. This is an important role within our operations and an opportunity for someone who is passionate about products, service, people and the hospitality industry to grow their career.
The successful candidate will be both a hands-on leader and a champion of the bar program. This is a developmental role with the opportunity to progress into a General Manager position.
You’ll report directly to the General Manager at the venue and the Freehouse Collective Beverage Director.
What You’ll DoBar Operations
- Manage weekly FOH ordering for liquor, wine and beer
- Ensure all orders are received, checked and properly accounted for
- Maintain accurate inventory and appropriate par levels
- Track invoices and product costs
- Conduct weekly inventory and period-end counts and enter results into Bev Spot
- Track inventory effectively to reduce product loss and waste
- Complete the Bar Manager Variance Report
- Ensure daily cleaning duties and checklists are completed to standard
Leadership & Development
- Train, coach and develop bartenders through hands-on leadership and leading by example
- Ensure all bar staff consistently deliver world-class customer service
- Assist the General Manager with building the weekly bar schedule
- Attend weekly management and operations meetings as required
- Create a positive, accountable and team-focused bar culture
Beverage & Sales
- Champion the cocktail list and ensure proper pouring and accurate recipe execution
- Maintain high standards for product knowledge, presentation and technical service
- Create product-driven initiatives designed to build sales
- Help the team understand the products well enough to confidently make recommendations to guests
- Protect the quality and consistency of every drink that leaves the bar
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for food, beer, cocktails, sports, music and hospitality
- Understands that great service comes down to consistency and attention to detail
- Leads from the floor and is comfortable getting their hands dirty
- Has strong organizational and inventory-management skills
- Can motivate, coach and develop a team
- Has a strong sense of urgency without sacrificing quality
- Takes pride in technical beverage service
- Is outgoing, engaging and confident with guests and staff
- Wants to grow within the hospitality industry and take the next step toward venue management
Whether you’re an experienced Bar Manager or a strong bartender ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to build your leadership skills while helping shape the culture and beverage program at Greyhound Tavern.
If you care about what’s in the glass, how it gets there and how the guest feels when they leave, we’d like to meet you.
Greyhound Tavern is part of Freehouse Collective, a group built around great food, drinks, music, sports and genuine hospitality.
Being part of the team comes with perks:
- 35% off food at Freehouse Collective
- 20% off at Barber & Co
- 40% off facials at Plain Jane Skinbar
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