Job Description

Mira Mira is South Beach’s newest restaurant-nightlife destination, offering elegant indoor and patio dining with curated DJs and live performers. Elevated cuisine, bold cocktails, and a vibrant, performance-driven setting create a chic, social atmosphere where the night naturally becomes the main event.

 

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly + tips
• Growth opportunities
• Dining benefits
• Employee meals

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Night shift,

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