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Manager Bar Operations & Cocktail Innovation

Castle & Key Distillery • Frankfort, KY, US • published 2026-10-17 08:22:26.651968

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**Position Summary** -------------------- Castle \& Key is building one of the great cocktail destinations in America, grounded in a simple philosophy: classic foundations, Kentucky ingredients, modern technique, and relentless hospitality. The Manager Bar Ops \& Cocktail Innovation will lead the day\-to\-day operation and long\-term growth of our cocktail program, from Taylorton Station to a future flagship bar, pop\-ups, events, and bartender education. The ideal candidate is part bartender, part educator, part operator, and part creative director, and brings the curiosity to keep asking, “Can we make it better?” **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ ### **Cocktail Program \& Innovation** * Lead the cocktail program across all Castle \& Key bars and experiences, with menus that balance exceptional classics, seasonal signatures, and experimental drinks. * Run a regular R\&D process where the team tastes, tests, and develops new cocktails, and document the work in a lasting cocktail archive. * Partner closely with the distillery team so bartenders understand our spirits and distillers see how they perform in cocktails. ### **Team Leadership \& Education** * Recruit, tra...

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