Bar Manager

Job Details A Bar Manager oversees daily bar operations, focusing on staff management, inventory control, and maximizing sales. The role reports to the General Manager and is responsible for hiring and training staff, designing cocktail menus, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities Staff Leadership: Train, schedule, and supervise bartenders and barbacks to ensure high-quality service. Inventory & Purchasing: Maintain stock levels, order liquor and supplies, and manage vendor relationships to minimize costs. Menu Engineering: Create and update cocktail, wine, and beer menus to drive sales and trends. Operations & Compliance: Ensure compliance with alcohol regulations (RBS), maintain cleanliness standards, and manage cash handling. Financial Performance: Manage budgets, track sales, and optimize costs to increase profitability. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience: Proven experience as a bartender in a very busy bar or in a managerial role within the hospitality industry. Leadership: Strong communication, team-building, and conflict-resolution abilities. Knowledge: Deep knowledge of mixology, beverage trends, and POS systems. Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items. Education: High School Diploma required; a degree in hospitality is preferred. Availability: Must work nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation Hourly rate: $19.00 - $22.00 plus benefits. Benefits Full-time position with employee benefits (details provided upon request). About Empanada Mama Empanada Mama is a Colombian restaurant and bar in NYC offering over forty empanada flavors. The menu includes a variety of ethnic-inspired empanadas and other small offerings such as arepas, tamales, and meatballs in lemon-based gravy. #J-18808-Ljbffr