Bar Manager Luxury Hospitality - Nicabanos Cigar Lounge

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 ResponsibilitiesSpirits 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