Elgin
Job Description BAR MANAGER Beer Garden Center — Elgin, Texas Full-Time | Management Position | Evenings and Weekends Required The Beer Garden Center is looking for an experienced, hands-on Bar Manager to lead the bar operation at our new entertainment and dining venue in Elgin, Texas. Our outdoor beer garden will feature live music, major sporting events, festivals, family-friendly programming, multiple restaurants, and seating for approximately 1,000 guests. The centerpiece of the beverage operation is a high-volume bar with 50 Texas craft beer taps. We are looking for someone who understands that a great bar is about more than serving drinks. It is about creating an atmosphere where guests feel welcome, service moves efficiently, the team enjoys coming to work, and people want to return again and again. The Position The Bar Manager will oversee the daily operation of the beer garden bar, including staffing, training, scheduling, inventory, cost controls, guest service, cleanliness, safety, and event execution. The Bar Manger should be able to execute and train staff to deliver high quality cocktails. This is a working management position. The right person will be comfortable leading from the floor, stepping behind the bar when needed, solving problems quickly, and maintaining a calm, professional presence during high-volume events. The Bar Manager will work closely with ownership, restaurant management, event managment, musicians, vendors, security, and other members of the Beer Garden Center team. Key Responsibilities Recruit, train, schedule, and lead bartenders, barbacks, and support staff Build a strong service culture centered on hospitality, speed, professionalism, and teamwork Oversee the operation and maintenance of a 50-tap draft beer system Maintain beer quality through proper rotation, temperature control, glassware standards, and draft-system cleanliness Manage beer, liquor, wine, mixers, supplies, and bar inventory Complete inventory counts and maintain accurate ordering and receiving procedures Monitor beverage costs, labor costs, waste, spills, comps, and product loss Develop opening, closing, cleaning, cash-handling, and shift-change procedures Create staff schedules based on projected guest volume and the event calendar Prepare the bar team for concerts, festivals, sporting events, private parties, and seasonal celebrations Coordinate with ownership and event management on special menus, promotions, and event-specific service plans Ensure compliance with TABC requirements and all applicable health, safety, and employment regulations Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and fully stocked bar Handle guest concerns professionally and protect the overall guest experience Conduct regular staff meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations Help develop drink menus, beer selections, signature cocktails, pricing, and seasonal promotions Build positive relationships with distributors, breweries, suppliers, and service vendors Provide regular reporting to ownership regarding sales, labor, inventory, costs, staffing, and operational needs What We Are Looking For At least 3 years of bar, restaurant, brewery, entertainment venue, or hospitality management experience Experience managing a high-volume bar operation Strong knowledge of beer, liquor, wine, cocktails, draft systems, and responsible alcohol service Proven ability to recruit, train, motivate, and hold employees accountable Strong organizational, scheduling, inventory, and cost-control skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced outdoor entertainment environment Ability to remain calm and make good decisions during busy or unexpected situations Excellent communication and guest-service skills Reliable, professional, approachable, and willing to lead by example Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, concerts, festivals, and special events Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems, inventory systems, and basic financial reporting Current TABC certification or the ability to obtain certification before beginning work Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds when necessary Preferred Qualifications Experience opening a new bar, restaurant, brewery, or entertainment venue Experience managing large outdoor events or venues with 500 or more guests Established relationships with Central Texas breweries, distributors, or hospitality professionals Experience creating operating procedures, training manuals, and beverage programs Knowledge of live-music venue operations and event-based staffing The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is equal parts operator, hospitality professional, and team leader. You should be someone who notices the details before they become problems. You understand how to move a line quickly without making guests feel rushed. You know how to control costs without sacrificing quality, and you can hold employees accountable while still building a positive team culture. Most importantly, you should take pride in helping create a safe, welcoming, family-friendly Texas beer garden where guests can enjoy great drinks, live music, good food, and genuine hospitality. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Performance-based bonus opportunities Paid time off Employee food and beverage discounts Opportunities for professional growth as the Beer Garden Center expands Additional benefits may be available based on experience and employment package Schedule This is a full-time management position. The schedule will include evenings, weekends, holidays, concerts, festivals, and special events. Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons will be among the venue’s busiest operating periods. How to Apply Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction explaining: Your bar or hospitality management experience The largest or busiest operation you have managed Your experience with draft beer systems and beverage inventory Why you would be a strong fit for the Beer Garden Center The Beer Garden Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and the needs of the business. Company DescriptionLive music and events venue in Elgin, Texas.Live music and events venue in Elgin, Texas.