Bar Manager

BAR MANAGER 

Yountville, CA

Laying in the heart of Napa Valley, Estate Yountville features two magnificent hotels that embody the perfect getaway and retreat. Surrounded by vineyards, Michelin-star restaurants and exquisite views in Yountville, our 22-acre haven sits among one the most coveted viticulture regions in the world. We invite our guests to immerse themselves in a redesigned Wine Country experience in a delightfully vino-cultured manner: two luxury hotels with decidedly different personalities – the vibrant Hotel Villagio and its sophisticated counterpart, Vintage House, a chic and tranquil sanctuary. A combined room-count of nearly 200 rooms and suites allows us to create a memorable experience for any occasion!
 

Job Summary

The Bar Manager oversees the daily food and beverage operations across Estate Yountville’s lobby outlets, pool service, and In-Room Dining (IRD). This role ensures Forbes Travel Guide service standards are consistently achieved while delivering exceptional guest experiences. The Bar Manager is responsible for staff leadership, menu execution, operational excellence, and financial performance. With a focus on luxury service, this position blends beverage innovation and food presentation to reflect the elevated hospitality standards of Napa Valley.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations for food and beverage service across lobby bars, poolside outlets, and IRD, ensuring seamless execution.
• Lead, mentor, and train team members in Forbes Travel Guide standards, fostering a culture of excellence and consistency.
• Partner with the culinary and beverage teams to design and deliver menus that showcase quality, creativity, and Napa Valley influences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
• Supervise ordering, inventory, and cost control to meet financial goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Create and manage schedules, ensuring proper staffing levels for each outlet.
• Conduct service audits and implement training sessions focused on wine knowledge, mixology, and food pairing.
• Address guest concerns with professionalism and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership on special events, promotions, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure outlets are maintained to the highest cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement of service processes to optimize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field strongly preferred
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in food & beverage operations.
• Strong knowledge of food service operations, wine, spirits, and luxury guest expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse F&B team.
• Proven financial acumen with budgeting, labor management, and cost-control experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across all levels of staff and guests.
• Ability to handle pressure, resolve conflicts, and maintain a professional presence at all times.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, carry, or move up to 30 lbs. (cases of beverages, equipment, etc.).
• Manual dexterity to oversee both bar and food operations.
• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor service areas (including poolside).
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet business demands.

Estate Yountville offers an attractive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Estate Yountville is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)

https://www.theestateyountville.com/

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