Bar Manager – Shortened & Proprietor-Neutral

A high-volume, design-driven restaurant is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee all bar operations, staff performance, and beverage program development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily bar operations, ensuring service standards, grooming guidelines, and punctuality are upheld.
• Delegate tasks, run shift briefings, manage handovers, and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health & safety, fire regulations, and company policies.
• Organize service sections and staff breaks while maintaining smooth operations.
• Address staff issues in coordination with senior leadership.
• Handle guest relations, resolve complaints, and ensure overall satisfaction.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of beverage menus, wine/champagne offerings, pricing, and VIP requests.
• Manage beverage purchasing, storage, and inventory; support marketing initiatives and promotions.
• Oversee staff training, development, performance reviews, and recruitment.
• Complete closing duties, paperwork, and ensure all control systems are followed.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control to meet beverage margin goals.
• Support revenue-generation initiatives and promotional activities.
• Oversee POS usage and ensure all audit and control processes are followed.
• Maintain guest recognition standards and team engagement.
• Monitor grooming, hygiene, and performance of all bar staff.
• Ensure onboarding processes, departmental training, and skills development plans are executed.
• Uphold health & safety standards, identify hazards, and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Report grievances to management and uphold a safe, compliant workplace.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Long periods of standing and mobility throughout shift.
• Tolerance for varying noise and lighting conditions.