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Bar Manager | Cape Town | Premium Casual Dining As an established, fast-expanding Johannesburg hospitality group prepares to launch its flagship seafront restaurant in Mouille Point, we are seeking an exceptionally talented BAR MANAGER WITH EXTENSIVE MIXOLOGY SKILLS to craft and drive our beverage program. You will lead the setup of the main bar and lounge area, designing a cutting-edge cocktail program that mirrors our high-end, vibrant concept, while taking full operational and financial ownership of the bar department. Key Responsibilities Pre-Opening & Menu Creation: Design; cost, and execute an innovative, high-volume cocktail menu featuring signature mixes, artisanal syrups, and local ingredients. Set up bar ergonomics, stock systems, prep schedules, and inventory controls. Recruit; onboard, and train a high-performing team of bartenders and barbacks in technical mixology, speed of service, and presentation. Bar Operations & Floor Presence: Oversee smooth daily bar service, ensuring exceptional speed, consistency, and presentation during high-volume periods. Engage with guests at the bar, creating a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere. Financial & Inventory Management: Drive bar profitability, manage stock levels, calculate GP margins, minimize spillage, and conduct regular audits. Cultivate strong relationships with beverage suppliers, brand representatives, and local craft distilleries. Candidate Profile Technical Expertise: Proven, high-level mixology skills with a strong understanding of modern cocktail techniques, flavor profiling, and trend creation. Experience: Minimum 3 years of Bar Management experience in a busy, upmarket restaurant, premium cocktail lounge, or luxury hotel environment. Leadership: Dynamic leader with a passion for training and developing bar talent. Business Acumen: Highly proficient in stock management software, POS systems, recipe costing, and variance management. Salary package: Market related Start: September for October opening. To apply for Bar Manager | Cape Town | Premium Casual Dining, please send your CV WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND INSERTED FULL-LENGTH PHOTO. We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application. Recruit for Africa is a recruitment agency based in South Africa specialising exclusively in hospitality, retail, chefs and lodge placements. Our agents are specialists in their fields and will be able to advise you and assist in the recruitment process, from the moment you apply for a job until you start your employment. Do not look any further and contact Recruit for Africa to find you the perfect employee or to secure your dream job! Apply Below Disclaimer Personal information received from applicants will only be processed for the purposes obtained as disclosed in our privacy policy. By applying for this job, you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy found on Recruit for Africa website. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information. Recruit for Africa will only send emails from “@Apply Below” domain and will never ask job seekers to pay recruitment, visa or any travel fees into our account.
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