Bar Manager

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking a dynamic and energetic Bar Manager to lead our bar operations in Williamsburg, Virginia. In this role, you will oversee daily bar activities, ensure exceptional customer service, and maintain a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Your leadership will drive team performance, uphold high standards of food and beverage quality, and ensure smooth management of all bar-related functions.

Job Requirements

• Manage daily bar operations, including opening and closing procedures, staff scheduling, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead, motivate, and train bar staff to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Oversee food preparation and beverage service, ensuring quality control and consistency across all offerings.
• Utilize POS systems for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation.
• Control inventory levels through effective stock management, ordering supplies as needed to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Supervise food handling practices, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and proper kitchen management protocols.
• Cook with a focus on diverse beverage offerings.
• Cook with a focus on diverse beverage offerings.
• Cook with a focus on diverse beverage offerings.
• Cook with a focus on diverse beverage offerings.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff for food production, catering events, banquets, or special functions to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Monitor customer feedback and resolve any issues promptly to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Conduct staff training sessions focused on food safety, customer service excellence, and operational procedures.
• Aid in budgeting processes and manage costs related to food & beverage inventory while maximizing profitability.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in restaurant or bar management within casual dining or fine dining environments.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards.
• Proficiency with POS systems for efficient transaction processing.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience supervising teams in fast-paced settings.
• Skilled in inventory control, budgeting, and cost management within the food industry.
• Exceptional customer service abilities with a focus on creating memorable guest experiences.
• Experience in staff training & development, interviewing potential team members, and managing shift operations.
• Background in hospitality management with a solid understanding of kitchen management and food handling procedures.
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately while maintaining operational integrity.

Compensation Details

The compensation for this position is $95,000. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting

Original Posting: 07/07/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.