Café/Bar Manager

Description

We are seeking an experienced Bar Manager with a passion for hospitality and sensitivity toward products. You will be responsible for the daily management of the bar, developing a beverage program aligned with Almaíso’s philosophy, and ensuring warm, attentive, and high-quality service during every shift. You will work closely with our Head Chef, restaurant team, and management to create a cohesive gastronomic experience for our guests, retreats, and events. The restaurant opens in October, so we especially value candidates available to join in August or September to participate in the creation, organization, and launch of the project from its inception. **Your responsibilities** * Manage the bar’s daily operations. * Prepare and serve coffee, herbal infusions, juices, smoothies, cocktails, and other beverages. * Develop a seasonal beverage menu inspired by our on-site garden and local products. * Select and manage the wine, beer, and other beverage offerings. * Ensure quality and consistency across all preparations. * Control orders, inventory, and supplier relationships. * Monitor costs and contribute to waste reduction. * Coordinate and support the bar team as needed. * Maintain a clean, organized, and fully prepared space for each service. * Collaborate with the kitchen to deliver an integrated gastronomic experience. * Comply with food hygiene and safety standards. * Propose new ideas to continuously enhance the guest experience. **What we’re looking for** * Prior experience managing a bar or leading a bar team. * Knowledge of specialty coffee, mixology, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. * Passion for products, hospitality, and service. * Interest in developing a healthy, seasonal beverage program. * Strong organizational and managerial skills. * A positive, responsible, and solution-oriented attitude. * Ability to remain calm during service. * Proficiency in Spanish; knowledge of English is a plus. **What we offer** At Almaíso, you’ll have the opportunity to build the bar’s identity from scratch within a unique hospitality project. We offer: * The chance to develop the beverage program from the project’s outset. * Freedom to create seasonal beverages and original recipes. * Collaborative work with the kitchen and garden teams. * A workplace immersed in nature. * A creative, close-knit, and inspiring team. * The opportunity to join one of Tenerife’s most exciting hospitality and gastronomy projects. **Schedule** This position requires flexibility based on retreats, events, and occupancy levels. This may include: * Morning shifts. * Afternoon or evening shifts. * Weekend work. Shift planning will be coordinated with restaurant management. **Start date** Ideally from **mid-October**. **Application** If you enjoy creating experiences through hospitality and beverages—and would like to be part of a project built around nature, gastronomy, and wellbeing—we’d love to meet you. **About Almaíso** Almaíso is a unique place in Tenerife where retreats, hospitality, nature, regeneration, and a more conscious way of life converge. Our gastronomic philosophy centers on fresh, seasonal ingredients and authentic, approachable hospitality. Alongside our *farm\-to\-table* restaurant, the bar will be a fundamental part of our guests’ experience—offering specialty coffee, herbal infusions, natural juices, smoothies, carefully selected wines, and a creative beverage menu inspired by our surroundings and our own garden. We seek someone who understands that a great bar is not just about serving drinks—but about creating moments. Salary: €1,400.00\-€2,000.00 per month Work location: On-site employment