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Bar Manager

Harper Associates


Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bar Manager

Salary: $75000$85000 Performance Bonus

Excellent Benefits Career Growth Full-Time

Are you a passionate hospitality professional who thrives behind the bar and knows how to lead a high-performing team Were seeking an experienced Bar Manager to oversee the beverage program within an upscale Downtown Detroit hotel. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong bartending foundation proven management experience and a well-rounded understanding of both food and beverage operations.

If youre looking for a company that values talent promotes from within and offers excellent earning potential and career advancement wed love to meet you.

What Youll Do

  • Lead all daily bar operations while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
  • Recruit train coach and develop bartenders and bar staff.
  • Create a positive high-energy culture focused on service teamwork and accountability.
  • Manage inventory ordering cost controls and beverage profitability.
  • Ensure consistent execution of beverage standards recipes and presentation.
  • Partner closely with restaurant banquet and hotel leadership to support overall Food & Beverage operations.
  • Monitor labor costs scheduling and productivity.
  • Maintain compliance with all health safety and alcohol service regulations.
  • Resolve guest concerns professionally while exceeding service expectations.

What Were Looking For

  • 3 years of bar management experience in an upscale restaurant hotel or resort.
  • Strong hands-on bartending background with advanced knowledge of cocktails spirits wine and beer.
  • Experience managing beverage costs inventory purchasing and labor.
  • Well-rounded Food & Beverage management experience with the ability to support restaurant operations when needed.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience developing and motivating teams.
  • Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
  • High standards of professionalism accountability and attention to detail.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary: $75000$85000
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Employee dining and hotel discounts
  • Ongoing leadership development and training
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement within a growing hospitality organization

Why Join Us

This is more than a bar management roleits an opportunity to build your career with a respected and growing hospitality company that invests in its people. Were looking for a hospitality leader who is equally comfortable crafting an exceptional cocktail mentoring a team managing financial performance and collaborating across all Food & Beverage operations.

Apply today if youre ready to bring your leadership bartending expertise and passion for hospitality to an organization where your career can continue to grow.

Kevin Swanquist

Executive Recruiter

Harper Associates


Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

Harper Associates is one of the most reputable and long-standing recruitment firms in Michigan.

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