JOB VACANCY – BAR MANAGER

Job Title: Bar Manager

Location: Dar es Salaam

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Purpose

Bravo Coco Beach Ltd is looking for the Bar Manager who will be responsible for end-to-end management of all bar operations at Bravo Coco Beach, ensuring exceptional guest experience, high beverage quality standards, strong cost control, compliance, and revenue growth. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong cocktail expertise, people management skills, and experience in high-volume, premium beach or resort environments.

Key Responsibilities

Bar Operations & Service Excellence

• Oversee daily operations of all bar outlets at Bravo Coco Beach.
• Ensure consistent delivery of international-standard cocktails, beverages, and service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and bar presentation.
• Ensure smooth coordination between bar, floor service, kitchen, and events teams.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve service issues professionally and promptly.

Beverage Menu & Innovation

• Develop, update, and manage seasonal and signature cocktail menus aligned with the Bravo Coco Beach brand.
• Introduce new beverage concepts, premium spirits, mocktails, and beach-inspired cocktails.
• Ensure correct recipes, portion control, and standard measurements are followed.
• Conduct regular tasting sessions and quality checks.

Inventory, Cost Control & Procurement

• Manage bar inventory, stock levels, and storage according to best practices.
• Minimize wastage, breakages, and pilferage.
• Conduct monthly stock counts and reconciliations.
• Work closely with procurement and finance teams to ensure timely ordering and cost efficiency.
• Monitor beverage cost percentages and margins.

Team Leadership & Training

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders and bar support staff.
• Ensure all staff are trained on:
• Cocktail standards and recipes
• Responsible alcohol service
• Customer service excellence
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching.
• Foster a positive, professional, and high-energy team culture.

Compliance, Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with:
• Alcohol licensing laws
• Health and safety regulations
• Internal SOPs and policies
• Enforce responsible alcohol service standards.
• Ensure all bar equipment is well maintained and safely operated.

Events, Promotions & Revenue Growth

• Support bar operations during events, parties, photoshoots, and special promotions.
• Collaborate with marketing and events teams to drive bar sales and brand visibility.
• Analyze sales data and suggest promotions to increase revenue.
• Manage bar setup and staffing for high-volume beach events.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of international cocktails, spirits, wines, and beverages
• Strong cost control and inventory management abilities
• Customer-focused with high attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced beach environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on, disciplined, and highly organized

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or certification in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, or Mixology
• Seven years of working experience in an International standard beach restaurant/resort lifestyle hospitality environment.
• International-standard beach restaurants
• Resorts, hotels, or lifestyle hospitality venues
• Proven experience managing bar teams and high-volume service
• Experience in beach clubs or destination restaurants is highly preferred

Working Conditions

• Flexible working hours including weekends, holidays, and events
• Outdoor and beach-based working environment
• High-energy, customer-facing role

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Beverage sales growth and margins
• Customer satisfaction and feedback
• Stock variance and wastage control
• Staff performance and retention
• Compliance and audit results

• Curriculum vitae or resume that clearly spell out qualifications, experience.
• Cover letter highlighting interest in the position and relevant skills
• Academic credentials