What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEVERAGE AND BAR LEAD position at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar?
Benefits:
Beverage & Bar Lead
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is looking for a sharp, driven, hospitality-obsessed pro to step in as our Beverage & Bar Lead position.
This is a leader in the game, every shift ...eyes for and on the bar ...on everything liquid and across the dining room!
We’re building a leadership team made up of high-level operators....people who own their zone, know what it means to really drive the guest experience, and develop the team in real time. Working shoulder to shoulder with the GM and Chef, the Beverage & Bar Lead owns the bar execution, energy, standards, and the evolution of the beverage program itself. This is a DREAM ROLE FOR A BEVERAGE MINDED OPERATOR!
This is really for someone who wants to run a bar, build a program, and grow into real leadership.
If you’re just looking to clock in and crank drinks, this isn’t it. If you want to own something, build something, and level up fast—LET'S DO THIS !!!!
What This Role Is Built To Do
You are essentially "the" heartbeat of the bar.......You control flow. You protect standards. You set the tone. You make sure every drink hits, every ticket moves, and every guest feels it.
You’re not just working the bar.....you’re RUNNING IT!
You lead the team in real time. You coach constantly. You catch problems early and fix them fast. You hold the line on quality, speed, and hospitality .....no excuses this is the REAL DEAL!
And beyond the shift,....you are in it:
Core Responsibilities
Bar Leadership & Execution
Jax brings the coast to the coast-less. We’re a high-energy seafood house where the bar matters—a lot.
Oysters cracking. Drinks flying. The room alive.
The bar isn’t in the background here—it drives the experience.
What You Can Expect
Let’s be clear—this role is a launchpad.
This is how we build leaders.
You start by owning the bar.
Then you expand.
There is a cross-training path into the Operations & Service Lead role—learning to run the floor, lead full service, and drive the entire guest experience.
Master both sides—bar and floor—and now you’re not just strong…you’re complete.
That’s when the real doors open:
They move.
If you can run a bar, build a program, train a team, and lead with intensity—you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
This is not just a job......This is YOUR NEXT LEVEL !!!
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Beverage & Bar Lead
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is looking for a sharp, driven, hospitality-obsessed pro to step in as our Beverage & Bar Lead position.
This is a leader in the game, every shift ...eyes for and on the bar ...on everything liquid and across the dining room!
We’re building a leadership team made up of high-level operators....people who own their zone, know what it means to really drive the guest experience, and develop the team in real time. Working shoulder to shoulder with the GM and Chef, the Beverage & Bar Lead owns the bar execution, energy, standards, and the evolution of the beverage program itself. This is a DREAM ROLE FOR A BEVERAGE MINDED OPERATOR!
This is really for someone who wants to run a bar, build a program, and grow into real leadership.
If you’re just looking to clock in and crank drinks, this isn’t it. If you want to own something, build something, and level up fast—LET'S DO THIS !!!!
What This Role Is Built To Do
You are essentially "the" heartbeat of the bar.......You control flow. You protect standards. You set the tone. You make sure every drink hits, every ticket moves, and every guest feels it.
You’re not just working the bar.....you’re RUNNING IT!
You lead the team in real time. You coach constantly. You catch problems early and fix them fast. You hold the line on quality, speed, and hospitality .....no excuses this is the REAL DEAL!
And beyond the shift,....you are in it:
- Building cocktails for service
- Rolling out new beverage programs and taking part in the development of "all things liquid " for your location
- Owning inventory, ordering, and receiving
- Training new bartenders and leveling up the current team
Core Responsibilities
Bar Leadership & Execution
- Run bar operations every shift—speed, quality, communication, all of it ..no really,...ALL OF IT!
- Control ticket flow, drink timing, and bartender coordination in real time
- Hold the standard on every drink that leaves the bar—no shortcuts ...MAKE IT NICE OR MAKE IT TWICE!!!!
- Stay locked in with the floor and kitchen to keep service tight and proactive
- Step in and handle guest issues immediately, with confidence and presence
- Be directly involved in developing, testing, and rolling out cocktails and beverage menus
- Help drive new program launches—clear, organized, and dialed using the BRF Critical Path Process
- Protect recipe integrity, specs, and presentation across all shifts
- Bring ideas, push creativity, and help evolve the program ...FYI,...this is not a “follow the book” role
- Own bartender training and development—new hires and current team
- Lead beverage education that actually sticks—product, technique, and guest interaction
- Coach in real time—every shift is live reps ...gotta think that way .... the curtain comes up everyday ...are you show ready?
- Build a team that knows what they’re pouring and how to articulate to the guest!
- Be actively involved in inventory, ordering, and receiving of all beverage product
- Keep the bar clean, stocked, prepped, and ready.....always
- Own opening, shift change, and closing execution at a high level - documented
- Adjust staffing and positioning based on volume and flow tied to labor forecast modeling
- Spot breakdowns in speed, communication, or quality early
- Bring solutions that actually improve the operation
- Stay locked into leadership communication - use the existing systems to communicate effectively with the leadership team !
- Follow through is key!
- Work five shifts a week
- Open, close, and lead from the front
- A strong bartender who’s ready to own the bar, not just work it
- A 360° operator—you see the bar, the floor, the guest, and the team
- A teacher who actually gives a damn about developing people
- Calm under pressure, fast in your decisions, and always present
- Detail-focused to the point where average annoys you
- Built for accountability, structure, and high standards
- Hungry—like actually hungry!!!—to grow into something bigger
Jax brings the coast to the coast-less. We’re a high-energy seafood house where the bar matters—a lot.
Oysters cracking. Drinks flying. The room alive.
The bar isn’t in the background here—it drives the experience.
What You Can Expect
- Full-time hourly leadership role (40 hours/week)
- Real seat at the leadership table
- Estimated total comp: $90,000
- Sick Pay
- 2 Weeks Vacation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401k
- Life / AD&D
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- BRF Dining Discount
- Annual Education & R&D Budget
Let’s be clear—this role is a launchpad.
This is how we build leaders.
You start by owning the bar.
Then you expand.
There is a cross-training path into the Operations & Service Lead role—learning to run the floor, lead full service, and drive the entire guest experience.
Master both sides—bar and floor—and now you’re not just strong…you’re complete.
That’s when the real doors open:
- GM
- Executive leadership within BRF
They move.
If you can run a bar, build a program, train a team, and lead with intensity—you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
This is not just a job......This is YOUR NEXT LEVEL !!!
Salary : $90,000