About the role
We are seeking an energetic and motivated Kava Bar Manager to lead our vibrant team and create an exceptional experience for our guests. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, manage staff, ensure high-quality customer service, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates community and relaxation. Your leadership will drive the success of the bar, uphold drink safety standards, and foster a positive environment where both team members and customers feel valued and appreciated. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine hospitality expertise with a passion for plant-based beverages and cultural connection.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily bar operations, including opening, closing, and shift management to ensure smooth service flow.
- Train, mentor, and develop staff on beverage crafting, POS systems (such as Clover or Toast POS), and customer service best practices.
- Scheduling, filling in empty shifts and adapting to random schedule chages.
- Oversee inventory control for kava products, ingredients, supplies, and equipment to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Manage cash handling procedures accurately during shifts, including balancing registers and preparing reports.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and health regulations related to food handling and beverage preparation.
- Analyze profit and loss statements to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings while maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Keeping peaceful and drama-free environment at the bar for the benefit of both, employees and customers.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in food preparation, quick service & fast food restaurant management, or hospitality management roles with supervisory responsibilities.
- Familiarity with POS systems such as Clover and Toast; experience with cash handling is essential.
- Strong background in managing inventory control, beverage safety management, and beverage handling procedures.
- Previous management experience in casual dining or bar environments; experience in hotel or catering settings is a plus.
- Excellent team management skills including staff training, interviewing potential candidates, supervising shifts, and fostering team leadership.
- Knowledge of kava and kratom beverage crafting; bar experience or coffee expertise (barista or coffee experience) is highly desirable.
- Ability to handle basic math calculations accurately for budgeting, pricing, and financial analysis.
- Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on creating welcoming atmospheres for diverse clientele.
- Strong communication skills suitable for managerial roles in hospitality settings; ability to lead training & development initiatives effectively.
Benefits
- Join us as a Hideout Loxahatchee Kava Bar Manager where your leadership will inspire a dynamic team while delivering memorable experiences rooted in community connection!
Schedule
9AM - 6PM