BAR MANAGER

We’re seeking a visionary leader with a self-starting spirit—someone who sees the big picture and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to make it real. As Bar Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the bar program, including menu development, team hiring and training, sourcing, and day-to-day operations. You’ll be entrusted with ensuring exceptional quality and service at every level.

Your creativity and leadership will shape a program that reflects our ethos—experimental, inclusive, and deeply rooted in place. From introducing guests to a natural wine from Valle de Guadalupe, or crafting a Bacanora-forward cocktail that channels the spirit of the Sonoran Desert, to offering a restorative fresh-pressed juice (with an optional spirit) or simply nailing the perfect shot-and-a-beer combo—we want to offer something for everyone.

We require our Bar Manager to develop an impressive NA program, curated packages for our private hot spring cabanas + pools, and event beverage programming, which includes everything from concerts to Chef’s tables tastings to weddings and private events. A good understanding of the wide array of different agave spirits, such as sotol, bacanora, mezcal etc. would be a bonus. As well as other non‑agave classics and up and comers – we are looking for a wide and broad knowledge base of spirits.

As much as this job is about knowing how to program and having a wide range of knowledge of wine, spirits and even non‑alcoholic beverages, it is about leadership, management, recruiting and training. We need a leader; someone that knows how to build a team, someone that naturally assumes responsibility in order to offer our guests the highest level of experience.

Backed by designing and creating systems and operations including costing, ordering, and budgeting. Someone who leads by example and understands their role in orchestrating the vibe of the bar, from the tone of our team to the experience of our guests. We want a driver; someone who loves food and beverage and is looking for a meaningful place to express their unique talents to our guests, who are paying attention, and who will appreciate them.

We are looking for an extremely high performer that is incredible at what they do.

We are hospitality driven, we welcome all demographics and strive for every guest to feel warmly welcomed and appreciated. Our bar’s atmosphere straddles everything from a punk dive to a desert island resort. Our outdoor Ritual Pool Bar is lively with guests in vacation mode who are looking for friendly and fast service. We love our locals, we have live music, DJs and host several special events.

What Makes Us Special - Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel

• Spearheading the beverage program for the restaurant and bar: plan, build, train and direct the beverage program.
• Developing, evolving, and maintaining the beverage program to fit within the We Are Human Kind aesthetic and standards
• Assist in managing day to day operations including, but not limited to:
  1) FOH – floor management, staff management and providing an exceptional guest experience
  2) Admin – bar scheduling, ordering and inventory audits
• Help to manage all related costs and budget to ensure profitable operation including and not limited to labor, COGS, and operational expenses

• Experience:
  
  Bartending (Full Bar) 3 years, Bar Manager 1‑2 years
  * Experience opening a bar is a huge plus*
• Extensive wine knowledge of beer, wine, spirits and N/A options
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position
• Possess the physical and mental stamina to work for extended periods of time
• Physically able to lift and carry heavy trays and equipment as well as delicate china and glassware up to 50 lbs
• Physically able to walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time

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