Bar Manager

Bar Manager Role Overview

At Soho House, the Bar Manager oversees the entire beverage program and bar team to ensure optimal staff and guest experience while meeting budget objectives. The role promotes and grows bar standards, hires and trains staff, and guarantees that members and guests receive top-quality drinks and service. Responsibilities also include managing inventory, planning promotional events, ensuring quality and safety controls are followed, maintaining licenses, updating vendor contracts, creating schedules, and setting business objectives to increase profits and maximize member/guest satisfaction.

• Lead the ongoing improvement of all aspects of the beverage program, from product to process and from engaging staff to developing staff.
• Maintain and improve beverage cost KPIs to ensure optimal financial performance and profitability.
• Maintain quality control and consistency throughout menu creation and process compliance by the entire beverage team.
• Maintain a presence in the front‑of‑house during shifts to interact with members, employees, and co‑managers.
• Support bar and floor staff as a supervisor, POS coordinator, scheduling coordinator, and co‑manager for front‑and‑back‑of‑house needs.
• Ensure all procedures and standards are correct and staff are trained on discussing new or existing options with guests.
• Manage a safe, productive, and positive work environment by overseeing efficient bar operations and processes.
• Organize regular team meetings, trainings (House Tonic), and educational opportunities to develop product knowledge and service steps.
• Partner with the US Support team, including the US Head of Beverage, to leverage vendor relationships and maximize profits.
• Adhere to all legal requirements (Wage and Hour, Health and Safety, etc.) and manage labor, payroll, staff complaints, disciplinary procedures, and performance appraisals.
• Work with Mystery Shopper Report results and staff development.
• Act as an active member of the management team in decision‑making processes and attend required meetings.
• Oversee daily and shift schedules and make necessary changes based on business needs and budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

• 5+ years supervising and managing a high‑volume F&B operation.
• Proven track record of leading a professional, efficient, high‑quality, service‑oriented operation.
• Highly organized, efficient, detail‑oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Proficient in MICROS (or similar POS), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Successful management of beverage program operations: recipes, menus, COS, scheduling, inventory, and guest satisfaction.
• Experience managing P&L’s, coaching, and staff development.
• Four‑year degree in Hospitality and/or Restaurant Management preferred, but not required.

• Seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.
• Work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast‑paced movements required to move between areas of the club.
• Move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required.

• Health Care + 401K:
  Full‑time employees are eligible for full benefits;
  Medical, Dental & Vision, and a retirement fund with a 2% match.
• Paid Time Off:
  Full‑time employees receive sick and vacation days.
• Career Development:
  Opportunities to progress domestically or internationally, managerially or technically.
• Soho Impact:
  Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability.
• Learning & Development:
  Extensive range of internally and externally run courses available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic:
  Monthly calendars, trips, trainings, and events available for all.
• Team Events:
  Fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes, and other fun events each month.
• Team Meal:
  While on duty in our Houses & Restaurants, a substantial meal is provided free of charge.