Bar Manager

This is a Full-Time role based at Philadelphia Distilling in Philadelphia, PA. This position requires you to work Wednesday - Sunday each week.

What the Role Is 

Philadelphia Distilling has a beautiful tasting room and enclosed patio capable of hosting over 150 people as well as an exclusive 65-seat 4th floor private events space. After a dedicated prep day on Wednesday, we run regular bar service Thursday-Sunday, often with concurrent private events. Additionally, we regularly host full buyout weddings and corporate events in addition to our smaller events throughout the year. Because our mission revolves around brand advocacy and outreach, we also have a robust offsite event/tasting program that could require local travel.

The Bar Manager at Philadelphia Distilling will lead and elevate all aspects of beverage service and front-of-house operations. This individual will serve as a key operational leader and brand ambassador, responsible for supervising bar staff, managing beverage logistics, developing the beverage program and educational initiatives, and representing the brand internally and externally. Reporting to the General Manager, this role will work closely with the kitchen and event teams to ensure top-quality execution of all aspects of the beverage program. This is a hands-on role requiring presence during peak service hours and key events.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Oversee daily bar operations to ensure efficient workflow, cleanliness, and organization.
• Develop and update cocktail menus in collaboration with the bar, distilling, and marketing teams, showcasing spirits creatively and effectively.
• Create and implement build sheets, prep guides, well maps, and other documents to outline the standard operating procedures for the bar program.
• Assess pars and delegate prep tasks to ensure sufficient stocking of bar ingredients.
• Assist with the menu creation for all events and donations.
• Manage ordering, inventory tracking, and stock rotation for all bar-related supplies, spirits, and dry goods.
• Act as a brand ambassador during public-facing events, on and off location.
• Work with the bar team to organize their ideas and bring them to the distilling team to develop new in-house products.
• Conduct 1-on-1 training for new staff members, ensuring comprehensive onboarding and consistent service standards in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Organize and facilitate brand education and tastings for FOH staff, working alongside distillers and Heaven Hill sales reps for product knowledge.
• Analyze sales and implement strategies to improve profitability and minimize waste in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Support General Manager in creation and communication of weekly pre-shift notes, position charts, and food and drink menus for the tasting room.
• Support General Manager in daily accounting and cash handling.
• Monitor customer feedback and resolve complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure all drinks meet quality and service standards.
• Assist in guest-facing roles as needed to ensure quality service standards are maintained.
• Enforce all legal requirements and company policies relating to alcohol service.
• Support General Manager with ensuring staff are certified and trained in responsible alcohol service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with local health regulations
• Represent the brand and the company during your professional and personal interactions.
• Foster a positive and collaborative culture that embodies the Spirited Commitment

Who You Are… 

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in bar management or similar supervisory role in a high-volume or craft beverage-focused environment.
• Deep knowledge of craft cocktails, spirits (especially craft distilling), and current bar trends that may utilize techniques, ingredients, and presentation.
• Valid driver’s license to support offsite events
• Must be available to work morning, nights and weekends for daily schedule and events
• Strong background in craft cocktails, craft spirits, and front-of-house management.
• Proficient in digital tools for scheduling, inventory, and communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Responsible Alcohol Service certification (e.g., RAMP, TIPS) preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Proficient with bar inventory systems, POS technology, and standard office software.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of the job, employee is frequently required to:

• Be able to extensively walk and stand throughout the shift
• Use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use a computer; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be available to work morning, nights and weekends

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
• FSA/HSA
• 401K match
• EAP
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.