Bar Manager- The Local

What You'll Do

• Create a welcoming, energetic, and friendly bar atmosphere where guests feel like regulars.
• Lead the bar team with a strong focus on hospitality, consistency, and authentic guest engagement.
• Actively engage with guests during service.

Beverage Program & Ingredient Quality

• Oversee daily bar operations including service standards, beverage quality, cleanliness, and organization.
• Partner with local breweries, farms, distilleries, and distributors to support local sourcing and community relationships.
• Maintain a beverage program centered around fresh ingredients, thoughtful cocktails, quality spirits, and local offerings.
• Aid in seasonal cocktail development and beverage features that complement The Local’s culinary approach.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, pours, presentation, and bar standards.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop bar staff in a collaborative, team-first environment.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling.
• Foster a culture built on accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and hospitality.
• Lead by example during service with urgency, positivity, and strong communication.

Operations & Service Execution

• Manage bar inventory, ordering, product rotation, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws, safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization behind the bar.
• Support private events, gamedays, and high-volume service periods as needed.

Community & Brand Experience

• Help create a bar atmosphere that feels approachable and social.
• Contribute ideas that enhance guest engagement and team culture.
• Help establish The Local as a go-to neighborhood destination for both everyday guests and event-driven crowds.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a bar, restaurant, or high-volume service environment.
• Passion for hospitality, craft beverages, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and beverage operations.
• Appreciation for ingredient quality, local sourcing, and thoughtful beverage programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory management, ordering, and cost controls preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout shifts.
• Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Why The Local

We are more than a restaurant and bar; we are a place where people gather, connect, celebrate, and feel at home. From thoughtfully sourced ingredients and local partnerships to genuine hospitality and memorable experiences, everything we do is rooted in community.

Job Questions

- Have you ever been convicted or pled guilty to a crime excluding minor traffic offenses? If yes, fully explain. A conviction does not necessarily exclude you from employment.