Summary: As Bar Manager, you will oversee all bar operations, leading the team, managing budgets, and ensuring every guest enjoys a refined, effortless experience. Highlights: 1. Lead bar team, manage budget, and develop drink offerings 2. Focus on quality, efficiency, and fostering a thriving environment 3. Join a community that values joy, respect, and excellence **Bar Manager** **Vida Plena** is an innovative hospitality group founded in Lisbon in 2018, dedicated to making our guests and team feel truly at home. We pride ourselves on delivering warm, blissful experiences, fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, serving top\-quality fresh food, and providing exceptional service. Our foundation is built on passion, respect, kindness, ambition, and modernity, alongside a commitment to joy, positive energy, and a laid\-back approach to enjoying life's best moments. At Vida Plena, we embrace the true essence of hospitality while adhering to our core values, creating a fun, respectful, and loving environment for all. **The Role** As **Bar Manager**, you oversee all bar operations — leading the team, managing budgets, and ensuring every guest enjoys the refined, effortless experience that defines Vida Plena. You combine strategic thinking with hands\-on leadership, balancing creativity, organization, and care to keep the bar running at its best. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and people, you create a space where both guests and staff thrive. **Your Key Responsibilities** * Lead bar team, manage budget, handle staff scheduling, maintain stock, and develop drink offerings. * Lead the bar team, provide feedback for improvement, and conduct bartender training. * Manage the beverage stock and costs, ensuring orders for all bar materials are completed (glasses, shakers, etc.). * Create, implement, and improve bar structure and workflow. * Act as the link between the bar team and restaurant management. **What We Expect From You** * Experience: 5\+ years in hospitality with proven management and leadership experience. * Expertise in budgeting, cost control, vendor relations, and team coordination. * Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of bar operations and profitability. * Ability to innovate and implement new drink concepts while maintaining balance and quality. * Charismatic, strategic, and supportive — a calm problem solver who leads by example. * Approachable, composed, and results\-oriented with a people\-first mindset. * Fluent in English, with local language skills as a plus. * Engaged in continuous learning through training in leadership, financial management, and performance evaluation. **What You’ll Love About Working Here** At Vida Plena, you’re not just taking a position; you’re joining a community that values joy, respect, and a collective pursuit of excellence. If you're prepared to bring your expertise, passion, and innovation to our team, we're excited to welcome you into our fold. **A flavor of your first 100 days at Vida Plena** At Vida Plena, leadership begins with presence — being hands\-on, supportive, and forward\-thinking. In your first 100 days, you’ll focus on aligning the bar’s vision with the venue’s standards while nurturing a motivated, high\-performing team. * **Immerse** – Learn the operational structure, beverage philosophy, and key priorities of the venue. * **Lead** – Establish trust with your bar team through clear communication and consistent guidance. * **Organize** – Review inventory systems, budgets, and workflows to ensure seamless operations. * **Innovate** – Develop and introduce new beverage offerings that enhance both experience and profitability. * **Grow** – Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement — leading your team to embody the true spirit of Vida Plena hospitality. * **Connect** – Build great relationships with your teammates, encouraging trust, open communication, and a friendly, supportive environment.
João Santos
Indeed · HR
João Santos
Indeed · HR
