Bar Manager

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

Reports To:

General Manager / Director of Operations Department:
Front of House – Beverage Operations

Employment Type:

Full-Time Exempt / Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt (unless otherwise classified by ownership)

The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing all bar operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, controlling costs, and leading a high-performing bar team. This role blends hands‑on service leadership with inventory management, staff training, and operational execution in a fast‑paced, hospitality-driven environment.

• Operations & Guest Experience
  • Oversee daily bar operations to ensure speed, quality, cleanliness, and consistency
  • Maintain high standards of guest service and hospitality at all times
  • Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws and responsible service policies
  • Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly
  • Coordinate bar service with kitchen and floor teams during peak periods
• Staff Leadership & Training
  • Hire, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders and barbacks
  • Lead by example during service, including bartending when needed
  • Conduct ongoing training on recipes, service standards, upselling, and safety
  • Coach, discipline, and evaluate bar staff performance
  • Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture
• Inventory, Cost Control & Ordering
  • Manage liquor, beer, wine, and bar supply inventory
  • Perform weekly inventory counts and reconcile variances
  • Order product based on sales trends, events, and par levels
  • Control beverage cost through portion control, waste reduction, and pricing accuracy
  • Work with vendors to maintain quality, pricing, and timely deliveries
• Financial & Administrative Duties
  • Monitor bar sales, labor costs, and profitability
  • Assist in menu development, pricing, and seasonal drink features
  • Ensure accurate POS setup for beverages and modifiers
  • Complete required reports, logs, and compliance documentation
• Cleanliness, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure bar areas meet health, safety, and sanitation standards
  • Enforce safe alcohol service and  procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness of bar stations, storage areas, and equipment
  • Ensure all staff certifications are current (e.g., alcohol service permits)

• Minimum 5+ years of bar management or lead bartender experience
• Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, and bar operations
• Proven leadership and team-management skills
• Experience with inventory control and cost management
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume events
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience with promotions, events, or drink specials