Bar Manager | CLAUDIE & AVA Coconut Grove

WHO ARE WE?

Riviera Dining Group is redefining hospitality through elevated dining, vibrant nightlife, and immersive design. From the success of MILA in Miami Beach to the expansion of AVA, CASA NEOS, and CLAUDIE, RDG is building a collection of destinations that offer more than a meal — they create unforgettable experiences.

The Beverage Manager, AVA Coconut Grove & CLAUDIE is a dual-property leadership role responsible for beverage operations, bar team performance, inventory and cost control, training, and service execution across both venues. Reporting jointly to each property’s General Manager and partnering with the Head of Mixology and Bar Operations Specialist, this role ensures each bar consistently achieves company standards for financial performance, operational execution, team development, and guest experience.

The position requires regular on-site presence at both properties and flexibility to support peak business needs, including nights, weekends, holidays, and movement between venues.

• Provide consistent leadership and operational oversight across AVA Coconut Grove and CLAUDIE, maintaining a visible presence during peak service periods.
• Manage an approved weekly schedule across both properties, ensuring appropriate coverage for business volume, events, inventory, administrative responsibilities, and team needs.
• Partner with both General Managers, the Head of Mixology, and Bar Operations Specialist to align beverage standards, priorities, menus, and operational initiatives.
• Attend management meetings and lead recurring bar team meetings and communications at both properties.
• Provide regular reporting on beverage sales, product mix, labor, expenditures, inventory, and operational performance by property.
• Communicate operational risks, staffing concerns, and business needs proactively to appropriate leadership.
• Maintain the distinct identity and guest experience of each concept while ensuring consistent company standards and beverage program execution.

• Own weekly beverage inventory, costing, variance analysis, pour cost, purchasing, receiving, par levels, and product accountability for both properties.
• Identify opportunities to improve product utilization, reduce waste and dead stock, and achieve established COGS and financial targets.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and leverage purchasing opportunities in partnership with beverage leadership.
• Manage beverage-related operating expenses, equipment needs, maintenance requests, and applicable budgets.
• Maintain accurate financial and operational information within company systems, including Toast POS, Fintech, Restaurant 365, and applicable purchasing platforms.
• Support beverage menu development, engineering, costing, R&D, launches, and ongoing maintenance in partnership with beverage and marketing leadership.
• Ensure consistent preparation, production, presentation, and quality of all beverage offerings.

• Lead recruitment for bar teams across both properties, including candidate screening, interviewing, auditions, hiring recommendations, and partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and an active candidate pipeline based on turnover, seasonality, events, and anticipated business needs.
• Support onboarding and lead ongoing training, coaching, certification, and development of bar team members.
• Develop and maintain beverage training materials, SOPs, menu education, tastings, and launch materials.
• Monitor completion of required company training and applicable food and responsible alcohol service certifications.
• Partner with property leadership on scheduling, performance management, labor efficiency, and team development.

• Ensure beverage quality, service execution, cleanliness, sanitation, and overall bar operations consistently meet company and luxury hospitality standards.
• Maintain an active floor presence, engage with guests, address concerns professionally, and use guest and team feedback to…