Position Overview
The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing all bar operations, ensuring exceptional guest experience, strong financial performance, and a well-trained, motivated bar team. This role combines hands-on leadership with operational oversight, inventory management, staff development, and vendor relations.
Key Responsibilities Operations & ServiceOversee daily bar operations during service, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency
Maintain high standards of hospitality, presentation, and speed of service
Ensure compliance with all local and state alcohol laws and health regulations
Lead by example behind the bar when needed
Manage all bar ordering, inventory counts, and par levels
Monitor pour costs, waste, breakage, and comps to meet financial targets
Implement inventory systems and conduct regular audits
Forecast product needs based on volume, events, and seasonal changes
Build and maintain strong relationships with liquor, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage vendors
Negotiate pricing, deals, allocations, and promotional support with distributors
Coordinate tastings, staff education, and new product rollouts with vendors
Track invoices, credits, and ensure timely reconciliation
Collaborate with ownership and beverage leadership on cocktail menus, spirits selection, and seasonal updates
Develop and maintain bar recipes, specs, and prep standards
Support special events, activations, and beverage programming
Recruit, hire, and train bartenders and barbacks
Develop ongoing training programs focused on technique, product knowledge, service standards, and compliance
Schedule bar staff effectively to support service and labor targets
Coach, mentor, and manage performance, including evaluations and disciplinary actions
Assist with budgeting and bar P&L management
Review sales reports and adjust operations to maximize revenue
Maintain accurate documentation for inventory, training, and compliance
3–5+ years of bar management experience in a high-volume or quality-driven environment
Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, beer, and bar operations
Proven experience with inventory management, ordering, and vendor negotiations
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
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