BAR MANAGER

Lex Live | Downtown Lexington, Kentucky

Are you an experienced Bar Manager who knows how to run a profitable bar, develop a great team, and create an outstanding guest experience? Lex Live wants to meet you!

Lex Live is Lexington's premier entertainment destination, bringing together luxury movie theatres, bowling, arcade games, full-service dining, multiple bars, and exciting events—all under one roof.

We're looking for an experienced, motivated, and hands‑on Bar Manager to lead our beverage operations. This position is ideal for a hospitality professional who understands that successful bar management requires more than making great drinks. It takes strong leadership, effective inventory and purchasing controls, financial discipline, creative event planning, and a commitment to developing a winning team.

If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a high‑energy environment, and take pride in running a well‑organized and profitable operation, we want you on our team!

Bar Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee daily operations of multiple bar locations throughout Lex Live, ensuring consistency in service, quality, cleanliness, and presentation.

• Monitor beverage sales, product costs, labor expenses, and overall bar profitability.

• Develop and execute strategies to increase beverage revenue, improve operating efficiencies, and control expenses.

• Establish and maintain beverage preparation standards, portion controls, and responsible alcohol service practices.

• Analyze sales reports, product performance, and operational trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure proper cash handling, POS procedures, and financial accountability.

Purchasing, Ordering & Inventory Control

• Manage all aspects of beverage ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory processes.

• Maintain accurate inventory records through established inventory management systems.

• Conduct routine physical inventories, reconcile variances, and investigate discrepancies.

• Monitor beverage cost percentages, product usage, waste, and shrinkage.

• Establish appropriate par levels and purchasing schedules based on sales trends, upcoming events, and seasonal demand.

• Work directly with beverage distributors and vendors to maintain product availability, competitive pricing, and effective purchasing practices.

• Ensure accurate invoice processing, product rotation, and organized storage areas.

• Implement and maintain inventory controls that protect company assets and maximize profitability.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop bartenders, barbacks, and other beverage team members.

• Build a positive, accountable, and team‑oriented work environment.

• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for service standards and operational procedures.

• Conduct regular training on product knowledge, beverage preparation, suggestive selling, and guest engagement.

• Provide ongoing feedback, performance evaluations, recognition, and corrective coaching when necessary.

• Manage staffing levels and labor costs while maintaining exceptional guest service.

• Lead by example through professionalism, communication, teamwork, and a willingness to assist wherever needed.

Events, Promotions & Beverage Program Development

• Collaborate with the Events and Operations teams to plan and execute private parties, corporate gatherings, sporting events, and special promotions.

• Coordinate beverage staffing, inventory, service requirements, and bar setups for scheduled events.

• Develop creative cocktail menus, seasonal beverage offerings, and promotional drink specials.

• Identify opportunities to increase beverage sales through special events, entertainment…