Bar Manager

Benefits Bonus based on performance Employee discounts Opportunity for advancement Reports To: General Manager / Director of Operations Department: Front of House – Beverage Operations Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (unless otherwise classified by ownership) Position Summary The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing all bar operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, controlling costs, and leading a high-performing bar team. This role blends hands-on service leadership with inventory management, staff training, and operational execution in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. Responsibilities Operations & Guest Experience: Oversee daily bar operations to ensure speed, quality, cleanliness, and consistency. Operations & Guest Experience: Maintain high standards of guest service and hospitality at all times. Operations & Guest Experience: Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws and responsible service policies. Operations & Guest Experience: Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly. Operations & Guest Experience: Coordinate bar service with kitchen and floor teams during peak periods. Staff Leadership & Training: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders and barbacks. Staff Leadership & Training: Lead by example during service, including bartending when needed. Staff Leadership & Training: Conduct ongoing training on recipes, service standards, upselling, and safety. Staff Leadership & Training: Coach, discipline, and evaluate bar staff performance. Staff Leadership & Training: Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture. Inventory, Cost Control & Ordering: Manage liquor, beer, wine, and bar supply inventory. Inventory, Cost Control & Ordering: Perform weekly inventory counts and reconcile variances. Inventory, Cost Control & Ordering: Order product based on sales trends, events, and par levels. Inventory, Cost Control & Ordering: Control beverage cost through portion control, waste reduction, and pricing accuracy. Inventory, Cost Control & Ordering: Work with vendors to maintain quality, pricing, and timely deliveries. Financial & Administrative Duties: Monitor bar sales, labor costs, and profitability. Financial & Administrative Duties: Assist in menu development, pricing, and seasonal drink features. Financial & Administrative Duties: Ensure accurate POS setup for beverages and modifiers. Financial & Administrative Duties: Complete required reports, logs, and compliance documentation. Cleanliness, Safety & Compliance: Ensure bar areas meet health, safety, and sanitation standards. Cleanliness, Safety & Compliance: Enforce safe alcohol service and ID verification procedures. Cleanliness, Safety & Compliance: Maintain cleanliness of bar stations, storage areas, and equipment. Cleanliness, Safety & Compliance: Ensure all staff certifications are current (e.g., alcohol service permits). Qualifications Required Minimum 5+ years of bar management or lead bartender experience Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, and bar operations Proven leadership and team-management skills Experience with inventory control and cost management Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume events Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Prior experience with promotions, events, or drink specials #J-18808-Ljbffr OASIS SPORTS BAR LLC