Bar Manager
Bar Manager
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24-05-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 80000 - 90000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
24-05-2025
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Position Overview
The Bar Manager is responsible for the execution of all beverage business operations and management of all bar staff including hiring training and onboarding. The Bar Manager also is responsible for all bar administrative processes.
The Bar Manager reports directly to the General Manager daily and collaborates with the Beverage Director on a bi-weekly basis or as needed.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Organize run and supervise smooth and efficient daily operation and efficient daily opening and closing shifts ensuring an exceptional patron and employee experience
Provide guidance and leadership to employees while fostering our Core Values
Maintains service and sanitation standards in bar/restaurant and all service areas
Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service operational needs and financial objectives are met
Teamwork & Communication
All leadership positions are expected to adhere to our guiding principle of Leadership Managing and Accountability (LMA)
Provide a strong sense of leadership in all Gin & Luck activities lead by example
Encourages and builds mutual trust respect and cooperation among teammates/staff
Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters
Maintain a reasonable response time for all communication; at minimum a confirmation (by email slack text or call) same day with a timeline regarding a full response
Weekly communication with staff (recaps): spirit list updates with notes/86s and additions ongoing training with staff i.e. articles inspiration
Attend: weekly L-10 Meetings in person or via phone weekly Alignment meeting with General Manager and bi-monthly Alignment call with Beverage Director
Meet with reps ambassadors and distillers to taste product
Assist GM Front of House Manager and EC with the organizations of special events buyouts off site events etc.
As a key ambassador for Gin & Luck act in a professional manner and represent the bar graciously whether you are in house traveling on behalf of the company or at industry events
Service Standards
Maintain patron satisfaction by monitoring evaluating and auditing food beverage and service. offerings; build relationships with preferred patrons; maintain good community relations
Maintain and oversee quality of standards in drink preparation and service
Implement company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs and Steps of Service) in tandem with the General Manager (GM) and Beverage Director (BD); evaluate and improve such policies and SOPs
Provide a strong sense of leadership in all Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) activities - coach teach delegate lead
Respond immediately and directly to all customer complaints; every negative comment or reaction will be addressed by a manager and no customer leaves unhappy
Daily monitoring of staff appearance cleanliness arrival time tools etc.
Monitor restaurant and kitchen flow regarding timeliness during business hours and assist when and where needed
Assist in training new hires by guiding them through training trails answering their questions providing workflow advice and teaching them G&Ls expectations steps of service steps and standards operating procedures
Administrative Duties
Regularly update Evernote Lightspeed and Slack with cocktail and training information- including recipes SOPs and cleaning duties
Contribute to maximizing company profitability with a target margin consistent with annual projections; establish and monitor financial cost controls (ordering pricing inventory and loss management)
Monthly inventory with Restaurant365 audit submitted to GM BD Director of Operations and owners monthly completed on the first day of each month
Maintain COGS and inventory through Restaurant365: monitor weekly monthly and annual COGS to budget
Ordering of product in relation to the beverage program
Invoice recording for beer wine spirits and other bar related items and consumables
Creation of daily and weekly cleaning duties as well as open and closing responsibilities for each Bar position
Implementation of staff education (product knowledge and tastings menu changes service standards purveyor visits quizzes etc.)
Responsible for writing implementing and grading tests and quizzes
Communicate any bar supply glassware or equipment with a cost of $500 or more to management (GM) prior to completing purchase
Maintaining organization of liquor room and all bar-related storage spaces
Execute Bartender/barback interviews hiring onboarding and training
Implement and uphold disciplinary action when necessary as directed by GM VP of Operations and Human Resources
Assist GM Beverage Director Operations and Executive Chef (EC) in developing and implementing strategies to increase year over year sales
Establish sanitation standards and procedures that comply with health and legal regulations with the advice of the company
Administer bi-annual check-ins and annual reviews
Menu Development & New Menu Launch
Assist Beverage Director in the curation cocktails spirit list wine and beer offerings
Organize new menu rollout dates as directed by BD
Lead all-staff tasting for new menus; create auxiliary educational materials for service staff (e.g. information on new spirits ingredients etc.)
Follow-up on menu knowledge and execution through testing
Prepare for menu launch: prep sheets cocktail descriptions cheater map reorg walk-in reorg liquor room bar cleaning
Human Resources
Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position
Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis
Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Strives to improve employee retention
Solicits employee feedback utilizes an open door policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns
Ensures recognition is taking place across areas of responsibility
Physical Demands
The physical demands for this position are seeing hearing speaking reaching frequently lifting to 25 pounds occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds sitting standing for 4 to 8 hours bending and moving intermittently during working hours. Execution of bar program under various conditions of heat and stress accommodations.
Required Qualifications:
3 years of proven management experience in a reputable establishment
Highest levels of EQ and discretion
Ability to lead and develop teams
In-depth knowledge of beverages including spirits wines beers and cocktails
Proficiency in inventory management and cost-control techniques
Strong leadership interpersonal and communication with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members
Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities
Flexibility in working hours including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays
Patience and adaptability
Self-motivated and a team player
High ethics hard worker and a great sense of humor
Desired Qualifications:
2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management Hotel and Restaurant Management Hospitality Business Administration or related major
2 years of management experience in a high-volume establishment
3-4 years of supervisory experience
Familiarity with local alcohol regulations and certification in responsible service practices
Have sufficient skills knowledge and personality to provide a memorable experience for our patrons
Demonstrate the Core Values of Gin & Luck
Curiosity: We learn and improve through active observation and creative problem solving.
A.B.K.: We anticipate prepare and execute with intention.
Pursuit of Excellence: We will forever be chasing excellence even when we sometimes fail. It is a pursuit without end.
Contagious Joy: When were having fun it emanates out and influences our work and the people around us.
Connection: We build relationships through intuition empathy and transparency
What We Offer:
Gin & Luck strives to create a welcoming nurturing and understanding culture. We want all employees to feel valued through their work/life balance and compensation. Compensation range for this position is $80000 - $90000. Medical dental vision 401k and life insurance are included in our benefits package for full-time/part-time employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender identity sexual orientation age religion disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Gin & Luck reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at their discretion
Compensation: $80000.00 - $90000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Gin & Luck is an acclaimed cocktail-anchored hospitality group best known for its flagship brand Death & Co. Since opening in New York City in 2006/2007 Death & Co has been at the forefront of cocktail culture and has grown into a globally celebrated brand with additional locations in major US markets three award-winning books and countless industry accolades.
At Gin & Luck were expanding into new verticals through bars hotels and brands that all celebrate the craft of hospitality and the people behind it. As an employer we are dedicated to creating opportunities for our team to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer benefits including but not limited to One Fair Wage shareholder opportunities and comprehensive benefits packages for all team members.
What sets us apart is our commitment to our core values:
- Curiosity: We learn and improve through active observation and creative problem solving.
- Pursuit of Excellence: We will forever be chasing excellenceit is a pursuit without end.
- A.B.K.: We anticipate prepare and execute with intention.
- Contagious Joy: When were having fun it emanates out and influences our work and the people around us.
- Connection: We build relationships through intuition empathy and transparency.
If youre passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences and being part of a team that celebrates creativity and connection wed love to have you on our team. Together well create moments that inspire delight and resonate far beyond the bar.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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