Job Description

The Eighth Cocktail Bar, a new Opus Hospitality concept in Chelsea, is seeking an entry-level Bar Program Manager with exceptional creative vision and technical expertise. This role leads our bar program while working closely with management and acting as a creative partner to our Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate moves fluidly between precision and imagination, collaborating with our Head Chef to create true cocktail-food synergy. If you’ve ever envisioned a cocktail as a terrarium, memory, story, or experiment, this is the place to bring it to life. We’re looking for someone who treats each drink as both craft and composition, energized by invention while grounded in flawless technique. Avant-garde is welcome here.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a beverage manager or head mixologist
• Minimum of 8 years as a bartender in reputable, high-volume establishments
• Proficient in culinary aspects of bar prep and Bar Science/Molecular Mixology
• Comfortable with high-volume services while maintaining quality
• Thorough knowledge of bar and prep equipment
• Enjoys mentoring and teaching all levels of bar staff
• Solution-oriented in beverage and general bar operations
• Open availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Able to lift items up to 50 pounds
• Holds DOH Food Safety Manager and TIPS certifications

Responsibilities & Duties

Bar Operations Management:

• Oversee daily bar operations, including opening and closing procedures
• Manage inventory, ordering, and par levels
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper storage of all beverages and supplies

• Create innovative cocktails and seasonal specials
• Refine and update drink menus
• Train staff thoroughly on new drinks and bar techniques

• Maintain high standards of guest experience and professionalism
• Resolve guest issues promptly and thoughtfully
• Monitor drink execution and service quality

• Cash handling and drawer management
• Serve as liaison between bar staff and management
• Track performance and contribute to financial goals

What We're Offering

• Fully funded beverage R&D where your imagination sets the limit
• A state-of-the-art bar built for experimentation
• A collaborative chef-bartender creative ecosystem
• A young hospitality group with room to grow, evolve, and build a legacy

Benefits
We offer medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, dining discounts and rewards, and vested paid time off.

Opus Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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