Bar Manager Luxury Hospitality - Nicabanos Cigar Lounge

Job Description

Job Description

Nicabanos Cigar Lounge , Miami Beach’s premier destination for refined cigars and spirits, is seeking a polished, detail-oriented, and passionate Bar Manager to oversee our elite beverage program. This role is ideal for a spirits expert with deep knowledge in whiskey, bourbon, and tequila , who also thrives in managing inventory, ordering , and premium guest experiences.

This is your chance to lead a luxury spirits program in an environment where craftsmanship, connoisseurship, and elegance are core values.

About the Role

As Bar Manager , you will be responsible for the full bar operation : from designing a world-class beverage menu and training the team, to managing stock and working closely with vendors. You’ll act as both a host and a curator—introducing guests to high-end spirits, especially rare whiskeys and tequilas, while ensuring service excellence and operational precision.

Key Responsibilities Spirits Program & Guest Experience

Curate and evolve a luxury spirits list with a strong emphasis on whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and tequila

Develop signature cocktails and pairings tailored to complement the cigar selection

Engage guests with rich knowledge of spirits, recommending pours, flights, and pairings

Host private tastings, education events, and VIP spirit-focused experiences

Stay current on global trends, releases, and rare bottle sourcing opportunities

Team Leadership

Train and mentor bartenders in luxury service standards and spirits education

Lead by example on the floor, supporting the team during service

Foster a service culture that aligns with Nicabanos’ standards of excellence

Enforce cleanliness, bar prep, presentation, and service timing

Ordering, Inventory & Vendor Management

Manage all ordering and inventory for spirits, mixers, glassware, and supplies

Maintain proper par levels , ensure product rotation, and minimize waste

Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing or exclusive allocations

Conduct regular inventory counts and track COGs (cost of goods sold)

Ensure full compliance with all health, alcohol service, and tobacco-related regulations

Qualifications

4–6 years of bar or beverage leadership in luxury hospitality (cigar lounges, fine dining, luxury hotels)

Advanced knowledge and certification preferred in whiskey, bourbon, and tequila (e.g., Stave & Thief, WSET Spirits, CRT for tequila, etc.)

Experience with premium tequila and agave-based spirits highly valued

Strong inventory control, ordering systems, and vendor negotiation experience

Proven ability to manage a team, coordinate bar operations, and lead service excellence

Familiarity with cigar pairing and lounge culture a strong plus

Excellent floor presence, communication, and guest service instincts

POS and back-end reporting experience (e.g., Toast, xtrachef, etc.)

Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

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