Front of House Bar Manager

About the role

Maui Brewing Co. Kaʻanapali is seeking an experienced Restaurant Bar Manager to lead bar operations while delivering exceptional hospitality and unforgettable guest experiences. At Maui Brewing Co., we're passionate about bringing people together through outstanding food, innovative beverages, and genuine hospitality. This leadership role is ideal for a hands-on manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop hourly team members while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality excellence.
• Oversee daily front-of-house operations to ensure efficient, high-quality service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, safety, and operational standards throughout guest-facing areas.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally while creating positive outcomes.
• Partner closely with Executive Kitchen leadership to ensure seamless communication and service execution.
• Monitor labor costs, productivity, and operational performance to achieve financial and service goals.
• Lead all daily bar operations, ensuring exceptional beverage quality, service execution, and guest engagement.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Maui Brewing Co. beers, spirits, cocktails, wine, and current beverage trends.
• Manage bar inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Monitor beverage costs, pour costs, and inventory variances while implementing strategies to maximize profitability.
• Ensure consistent recipe execution, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Schedule, coach, and develop bartenders and bar staff to achieve operational excellence.
• Enforce all alcohol compliance standards, including responsible alcohol service and ID verification procedures.
• Collaborate with company leadership on seasonal cocktail menus, promotions, and new beverage offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and proper maintenance of all bar equipment and storage areas.
• Drive bar revenue through elevated service, team development, and strategic operational initiatives.

Requirements

This role is ideal for a hands-on manager with experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. The successful candidate will lead by example, inspire and develop team members, maintain operational excellence, and drive exceptional bar performance while creating memorable guest experiences.

Pay

$75,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience. Relocation assistance available for current Hawaiʻi residents (inter-island only).

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid Medical and Life Insurance premiums for managers
• Low-cost Dental and Vision buy-up options
• Paid Time Off after six months of employment
• Sick Pay available after 90 days
• Complimentary shift meal
• Free employee parking
• Quarterly dining allowance for use at any Maui Brewing Company restaurant (for you and your guests)
• Employee discounts on retail merchandise and food & beverages at all Maui Brewing Company Restaurant locations
• Eligibility for quarterly performance bonuses
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing local company