Job Description

Bar Manager – The Salt Line Bethesda (Long Shot Hospitality)

Exciting opportunity to join the team at The Salt Line Bethesda and be part of the Long Shot Hospitality family—2024 RAMMY Award winners for Restaurateurs of the Year !

We’re looking for a Bar Manager with a strong background in high-volume service and a genuine passion for hospitality to help lead the team at one of Northern Virginia’s most celebrated seafood restaurants.

Who We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate is a skilled and motivated hospitality professional with:
✔ 1–2 years of bar management or restaurant management experience
✔ A strong foundation in craft cocktails and beverage operations
✔ A collaborative and team-oriented leadership style
✔ A track record of providing memorable guest experiences
✔ Experience in high-volume and fast-paced environments
✔ Excellent organizational, communication, and coaching skills
✔ Enthusiasm for seafood, spirits, and warm, genuine hospitality

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a leadership role, brings positivity to the workplace, and is eager to grow with a dynamic and expanding restaurant group.

About The Salt Line Bethesda:

Opened in July 2023, The Salt Line Bethesda has become a beloved neighborhood destination, known for its lively raw bar, creative cocktails, and New England-meets-Chesapeake approach to seafood. Building on the success of our original DC location across from Nationals Park, the Bethesda outpost has earned praise from both critics and locals for its high standards, warm energy, and consistently excellent food and drink.

Led by Executive Chef Rich Gunter and chef-owner Kyle Bailey, The Salt Line is committed to:
✔ Fresh, seasonal seafood and raw bar offerings
✔ Creative, balanced beverage programs
✔ A welcoming, team-oriented environment for both guests and staff

✔ Fresh, seasonal seafood and raw bar offerings
✔ Creative, balanced beverage programs
✔ A welcoming, team-oriented environment for both guests and staff

Why Join Long Shot Hospitality?

Long Shot Hospitality is a DC-based restaurant group known for crafting standout, community-driven concepts. We foster collaborative, supportive teams and provide real opportunities for professional growth.

What We Offer:

✔ Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
✔ Quality-of-life scheduling (consistent 5-day work week)
✔ Two weeks paid time off + 5 sick days
✔ Company healthcare plan
✔ 50% company-wide dining discount
✔ Parking benefits
✔ Daily shift meal
✔ Strong leadership support & advancement opportunities

The Salt Line is an equal opportunity employer.

Ready to join the team?
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for The Salt Line Bethesda.

Follow us on Instagram: @thesaltline
Learn more:
Questions or interested in other Long Shot Hospitality roles? Email careers@longshothospitality.com

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