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Bar Manager – Greenhouse Restaurant | Bluffton, SC
Full-Time | Nights, Weekends, Sundays, Mondays & Holidays Required
The Role
Greenhouse is an upscale, modern Southern restaurant with a serious cocktail program — and we’re looking for a Bar Manager who can lead it with intention.
Our beverage program is already built: the menu is developed, syrups are house-made, and systems are in place. This role is about ownership — executing at a high level, leading a team, and continuing to elevate the program.
This is a management position. You’ll lead shifts and oversee operations — not work regular bartending shifts behind the bar.
What You’ll Do
- Act as Manager on Duty — opening and closing the restaurant as scheduled
- Lead bar and floor operations during service
- Train and develop staff on cocktail execution, batching, house-made syrups, and service standards
- Manage team performance, scheduling, and accountability
- Maintain 20–21% pour cost through tight inventory and waste control
- Oversee ordering, par levels, vendor relationships, and stock rotation
- Drive a seasonal cocktail program, introducing new menus while retaining top-performing drinks
- Manage Toast POS: daily reconciliation and weekly beverage reporting
- Ensure compliance with SC alcohol laws and health regulations
- Maintain a high-touch guest experience and visible floor presence
- Maintain creative menus for both the first floor bar and the speakeasy.
What We’re Looking For
- 2 years as a Bar Manager or Beverage Manager in an upscale or high-volume craft cocktail environment
- Direct experience with house-made syrups and batching systems (required)
- Experience managing a seasonally rotating cocktail menu (required)
- Proven ability to open/close a full-service restaurant as Manager on Duty
- Strong leadership skills — able to train, coach, and hold a team accountable
- Solid understanding of pour cost, inventory systems, and beverage financials
- Experience with Toast POS or similar POS systems preferred
- Knowledge of South Carolina alcohol laws and responsible service standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor consistent with an upscale dining environment
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (8–10 hour shifts)
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40–50 lbs (cases, kegs, inventory)
- Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced environment for extended periods
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any required alcohol service certifications (if applicable in SC)
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Ability to work a flexible schedule within required availability
Availability (Non-Negotiable)
- Nights
- Weekends
- Sundays
- Mondays
- Holidays (excluding Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day, when the restaurant is closed)
- Full-time only
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus tied to beverage program execution, cost control, and overall restaurant performance
- Health Insurance: Employer covers 50% of the employee’s Silver plan
- Dental & Vision Insurance: Employer covers 50% of employee coverage
- Opportunity to lead and grow an established, high-level cocktail program
Before You Apply
This role requires evening and night availability, including weekends, Sundays, Mondays, and holidays (excluding Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day). If that schedule doesn’t align, this position won’t be the right fit — and we respect that.
Why Greenhouse
You’re not starting from scratch — you’re stepping into a program with structure, standards, and momentum.
Our cocktail menu evolves seasonally, offering creative freedom while maintaining a strong core of proven, revenue-driving drinks. You’ll work alongside an experienced management team and lead a beverage program that’s central to the guest experience.
Greenhouse Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Bar management: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe Manager level (Preferred)
- TIPS (Preferred)
Location:
- Bluffton, SC 29910 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bluffton, SC 29910 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000