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BEVERAGE AND BAR LEAD

Big Red F
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 May 2026
💰 $75,000/yr($70,000/yr$75,000/yr)

About the role

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
JAX FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR

Beverage & Bar Lead 

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is looking for a sharp, driven, hospitality-obsessed pro to step in as our Beverage & Bar Lead position.
This is a
leader in the game, every shift ...eyes for and on the bar ...on everything liquid and across the dining room!

We’re building a leadership team made up of high-level operators....people who own their zone, know what irt means to really drive the guest experience, and develop the team in real time. Working shoulder to shoulder with the GM and Chef, the Beverage & Bar Lead owns the bar execution, energy, standards, and the evolution of the beverage program itself. This is a DREAM ROLE FOR A BEVERAGE MINDED OPERATOR!

 This is freally for someone who wants to run a bar, build a program, and grow into real leadership.

If you’re just looking to clock in and crank drinks, this isn’t it.,,,,,,,If you want to own something, build something, and level up fast—lLETS DO THIS !!!! 

WHAT THIS ROLE IS BUILT TO DO

You are essentially   "the" heartbeat of the bar.......You control flow. You protect standards. You set the tone. You make sure every drink hits, every ticket moves, and every guest feels it.

You’re not just working the bar.....you’re RUNNING IT!

You lead the team in real time. You coach constantly. You catch problems early and fix them fast. You hold the line on quality, speed, and hospitality .....no excuses this is the REAL DEAL!

And beyond the shift,....you are in it:

  •  Building cocktails for service 
  •  Rolling out new beverage programs and taking part in the development of "all things liquid " for your location 
  •  Owning inventory, ordering, and receiving 
  •  Training new bartenders and leveling up the current team 
This is truly where craft meets control..... Were talking about owning the bar all the while  building  the skill set to run a restaurant. YOU READY?????? 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Bar Leadership & Execution

  •  Run bar operations every shift—speed, quality, communication, all of it ..no really,...ALL OF IT! 
  •  Control ticket flow, drink timing, and bartender coordination in real time 
  •  Hold the standard on every drink that leaves the bar—no shortcuts ...MAKE IT NICE OR MAKE IT TWICE!!!! 
  •  Stay locked in with the floor and kitchen to keep service tight and proactive 
  •  Step in and handle guest issues immediately, with confidence and presence 
Beverage Program Ownership 

  •  Be directly involved in developing, testing, and rolling out cocktails and beverage menus
  •  Help drive new program launches—clear, organized, and dialed  using the BRF Critical Path Process 
  •  Protect recipe integrity, specs, and presentation across all shifts 
  •  Bring ideas, push creativity, and help evolve the program ...FYI,...this is not a “follow the book” role 
Education & Training

  •  Own bartender training and development—new hires and current team 
  •  Lead beverage education that actually sticks—product, technique, and guest interaction 
  •  Coach in real time—every shift is live reps ...gotta think that way .... the curtain comes up everyday ...are you show ready? 
  •  Build a team that knows what they’re pouring and how to  articulate to the guest, 
Operational Ownership 

  •  Be act

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