Bar Manager | CLAUDIE & AVA Coconut Grove

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.

Responsibilities

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; Partner with General Managers, 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; Provide regular reporting on beverage sales, product mix, labor, expenditures, inventory, and operational performance by property; 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; 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; Support beverage menu development, engineering, costing, R&D, launches, and maintenance; Ensure consistent preparation, production, presentation, and quality of all beverage offerings; Lead recruitment for bar teams including candidate screening, interviewing, auditions, hiring recommendations; Maintain appropriate staffing levels and an active candidate pipeline; 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; Ensure beverage quality, service execution, cleanliness, sanitation, and overall bar operations meet company and luxury hospitality standards; Maintain active floor presence, engage with guests, address concerns professionally; Ensure compliance with Department of Health requirements, identification and age-verification standards, responsible alcohol service requirements, and applicable regulations; Maintain accurate beverage-related operational documents, systems, menus, costing tools, order sheets, cleaning schedules, and training materials; Protect confidential company, financial, operational, and recipe information; Exercise sound judgment and respond with urgency to operational challenges

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of management experience overseeing multiple venues, outlets, or properties within a high-volume fine dining, upscale, or luxury hospitality environment; Proven beverage operations experience, including inventory management, purchasing, variance analysis, pour cost, menu development, COGS management, budgeting, and financial reporting; Demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to interpret operational and financial reports, identify variances, and implement corrective action; Strong experience recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, and developing hourly bar teams; Previous luxury dining experience required; Food Handler certification and compliance with applicable responsible alcohol service requirements are required; Strong leadership, communication, organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills; Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities across two properties while maintaining communication and accountability with multiple operating leaders; Proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS systems; Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach to improving operational efficiency, team performance, financial results, and guest satisfaction; Reliable transportation and ability to travel between AVA Coconut Grove and CLAUDIE as business needs require; Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance and work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods; Ability to stand and move throughout restaurant and bar environments for extended periods; Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required; Regular use of computers and office equipment involving repetitive hand and wrist motion; Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments with elevated noise and music levels; Ability to travel locally between AVA Coconut Grove and CLAUDIE, including between properties during the same shift when operationally necessary

Nice to have

New restaurant opening and multi-property or matrixed reporting experience preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered; Mixology and/or bar management certification preferred; Experience with Toast, Restaurant 365, inventory management, scheduling, ATS, LMS, and related restaurant technology preferred