Bar Manager

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel, the only Double Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas, is seeking a Bar Manager to join our passionate, professional team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional, Five-Star guest experiences while elevating operational excellence and financial performance.

• Lead and manage daily bar operations, providing hands‑on supervision and staffing oversight during peak periods or staff shortages.
• Develop and maintain staffing schedules to support service excellence, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team culture through open communication, engagement, and leadership by example.
• Support employee development by identifying training needs, mentoring team members, and enforcing performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and liquor laws, as well as all internal food & beverage policies.
• Uphold Five‑Star service standards by proactively resolving guest concerns, anticipating needs, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Engage with guests and staff to gather service feedback, reinforce service expectations, and maintain a culture of personalized hospitality.
• Utilize problem‑solving and analytical skills to evaluate operational results and implement effective solutions.
• Provide interdepartmental support, including stepping in during peak times and assuming leadership of other outlets as needed.
• Manage bar inventory, ordering, requisitions, and maintain consistent bar processes.
• Deliver outstanding service that drives customer satisfaction and retention, handling and resolving guest complaints.

• Passion for hospitality, striving for excellence, collaboration, and integrity.
• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant management experience in a bar or restaurant setting; previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, and wine, and genuine passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant work experience, skills, and knowledge that are deemed comparable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical demands:
  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand for extended periods.

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k).
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued.
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Complimentary parking and colleague meals.

The above information is intended as a high‑level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

USD $65,000.00 – USD $65,000.00 /Yr.

This position does not earn tips.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Hospitality