Bar Manager / Head Bartender

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Position Summary: Design and oversee bar operations, ensuring high-quality beverages and creating a cocktail program that complements the restaurant’s culinary identity. Key Highlights: 1. Creation of contemporary cocktails with Mexican identity. 2. Team leadership and development of innovative beverage menus. 3. Focus on honest ingredients and deep flavors. POSITION PURPOSE Design, supervise, and execute bar operations to ensure high-quality beverages, efficient service, and inventory control, creating a cocktail program that complements the culinary identity of Casa Félix. The Bar Manager is responsible for making the bar an attractive and profitable focal point within the restaurant. CAS A FÉLIX BEVERAGE DNA The bar must reflect: \* The spirit of northern Mexico \* Contemporary cocktails with Mexican identity \* Honest ingredients and deep flavors \* Unpretentious elegance Inspiration: \* Well-crafted tequila and mezcal \* Cocktails featuring citrus, spices, and heat \* Drinks that pair with meats and Sonoran cuisine REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Mandatory \* 3–5 years in professional bartending \* Experience as a lead bartender or bar manager \* Knowledge of classic and contemporary mixology \* Inventory and cost management Desirable \* Experience in mid-to-high-end restaurants \* Knowledge of premium wines and spirits \* Experience in cocktail menu design \* Experience in restaurant openings KEY RESPONSIBILITIES BAR OPERATIONS \* Supervise beverage service \* Ensure speed and consistency \* Coordinate bartenders and assistants BEVERAGE DEVELOPMENT \* Design cocktail menu \* Create signature restaurant drinks \* Develop seasonal specials INVENTORY CONTROL \* Manage bar supplies \* Oversee beverage procurement \* Monitor shrinkage and waste CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE \* Ensure impeccable presentation \* Interact with guests at the bar \* Create an attractive and dynamic atmosphere TRAINING \* Train bartenders \* Establish preparation standards \* Ensure beverage consistency KEY SKILLS Technical \* Classic mixology \* Contemporary mixology \* Spirit handling \* Flavor balancing Operational \* Bar organization \* Inventory control \* High-volume service management Leadership \* Team coordination \* Staff training \* Rapid problem resolution Creative \* Beverage design \* Visual presentation \* Flavor innovation IDEAL PERSONAL PROFILE We seek someone who is: \* Passionate about mixology \* Creative \* Disciplined \* Charismatic \* Organized Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $10,000\.00 \- $12,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Dining service Work Location: On-site employment