General Manager Craft Cocktail Bar & Nightlife operations

The Merchant NC

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Beverages, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Follow Through, Identify Issues, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Operations, Schedule Development, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Lead and Elevate a Craft Cocktail & Nightlife Experience


We are an ever-evolving Raleigh-based hospitality group operating cocktail-driven concepts, nightlife venues, and high-energy guest experiences.


We are seeking a General Manager for Craft Cocktail & Nightlife operations a strong, hands-on operator who can lead from the floor, build a high-performing team, and drive both guest experience and revenue.


This is not a passive management role.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, creates energy in the room, and leads with urgency and attention to detail.


What You Will Own


Full operational leadership of a craft cocktail and nightlife venue

Guest experience, service standards, and overall energy of the space

Staff recruiting, training, and ongoing development

Sales performance, revenue growth, and guest retention

Floor leadership during peak service hours

Bar program execution and development in collaboration with ownership and beverage leadership

Labor management, scheduling, and cost control

Inventory oversight and product management

Implementation of systems, standards, and accountability across the team


What We are Looking For:

We are looking for a true operator not just a scheduler or shift manager.


The ideal candidate:

Has experience in craft cocktail bars, nightlife venues, and high-volume hospitality environments. True cocktail program experience is a must.

Leads confidently from the floor and thrives in busy, fast-paced settings

Understands how to drive sales through service, team performance, and guest engagement

Builds strong teams and holds people accountable

Pays attention to details that impact the guest experience

Brings urgency, organization, and follow-through

Takes pride in running a clean, structured, high-energy operation


Leadership Expectations


This role requires someone who:

Sets the tone for the entire operation

Creates a culture of accountability and performance

Identifies problems early and solves them quickly

Does not wait to be told what needs to be fixed

Understands both hospitality and business


Compensation & Growth


Competitive base salary (based on experience)

Performance-based bonuses tied to sales and operational success

Opportunity to grow within a multi-concept hospitality group

Direct access to ownership and involvement in future concept development


Why This Role Is Different


This is an opportunity to:

Take real ownership of a concept

Build a team and shape the culture from the ground up

Drive revenue and see the direct impact of your leadership

Be part of a growing hospitality group with multiple concepts


If you are a strong hospitality leader who thrives in high-energy environments and takes pride in running a tight, successful operation we would like to speak with you.


Please apply with your resume and a brief note about your experience and leadership style.


About the Company

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The Merchant NC