Bar General Manager
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14 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Group is a Los Angeles based lifestyle and hospitality company with establishments and events across the United States and Europe. We are committed to providing a warm inviting and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity creating the worlds best restaurants nightlife and events.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Our new speakeasy concept is seeking an accomplished General Manager with a strong background in bar-driven hospitality operations. The GM will oversee day-to-day operations of an exclusive bar-centric venue while providing strategic leadership to management and bar teams ensuring exceptional beverage execution and maintaining a vibrant guest experience. This role partners closely with corporate departments to drive operational excellence manage financial performance including labor and beverage COGS and cultivate a strong service culture. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking hands-on and passionate about building high-performing teams while fostering an energetic environment rooted in hospitality accountability and operational discipline.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
Provide high-level leadership and mentorship to all venue leaders including Assistant General Managers Floor Managers and key department heads.
Collaborate with corporate Operations Directors and Human Resources on strategic initiatives performance goals and compliance standards.
Maintain exceptional service standards while continuously improving operational systems guest experience and profitability.
Oversee scheduling labor management and financial controls to align with budgeted KPIs and company expectations.
Manage and respond to complex guest concerns with a solutions-driven hospitality-first approach.
Serve as the escalation point for sensitive employee matters ensuring proper documentation and alignment with HR protocols.
Lead all pre-shift meetings venue trainings and performance management processes fostering a culture of excellence accountability and development.
Ensure consistent and compliant food safety labor alcohol service and cleanliness standards across all shifts.
Partner with the recruitment team to attract and retain top talent and lead hiring efforts for leadership-level roles.
Represent the brand with integrity professionalism and consistency in all internal and external communications.
Be physically present during peak service hours and high-impact events to support team execution and guest satisfaction.
- Other tasks as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7 years of leadership experience in upscale or fine dining and bar management
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams develop emerging leaders and build strong operational systems.
Strong knowledge of both front and back of house operations including labor law compliance POS systems and cost controls.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
Charismatic approachable and professional with a strong presence on the floor.
Flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must be able to stand during entire shift often up to 8 hours with frequent bending squatting and lifting plates boxes and objects up to 30lbs.
- Must have a Manager-level Food Handlers Card
JOB DETAILS AND BENEFITS:
Full-time exempt leadership role bonus eligible
Health dental vision and life insurance with company contribution (available after 60 days)
Company dining discounts
Flexible paid time off policy
Opportunity to grow within one of the most dynamic hospitality groups in the country
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
The h.wood Group is a Los-Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant venues.
