Bar General Manager (New Orleans)

Club General Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on General Manager to lead all aspects of day-to-day operations and long-term performance. This role is ideal for a proven hospitality leader who thrives in high-energy environments, excels at team development, and understands how to balance operational discipline with guest-centric creativity.

The General Manager will serve as the on-site culture carrier, operational owner, and strategic leader, responsible for driving financial performance, service excellence, and brand standards.

Experience in Bars, private clubs and country clubs, night clubs or event venues are a plus!

Key Responsibilities

Leadership amp; Culture

• Lead, inspire, and develop a diverse management and hourly team

• Foster a culture of accountability, hospitality, inclusion, and excellence

• Recruit, train, coach, and retain top-tier talent

• Act as the face of the Club to guests, partners, and the local community

Operations amp; Guest Experience

• Oversee all daily operations across food, beverage, pool, events, and service

• Ensure consistently exceptional guest experiences at every touchpoint

• Maintain brand standards, service protocols, and quality controls

• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues with professionalism and urgency

Financial Performance

• Own Pamp;L performance, including revenue growth, cost controls, and profitability

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and labor strategies

• Analyze KPIs and implement action plans to improve performance

• Optimize pricing, menus, programming, and promotions in collaboration with ownership

Food, Beverage amp; Programming

• Partner with culinary and beverage leaders to ensure product quality and consistency

• Support menu development, seasonal offerings, and special activations

• Oversee events, private bookings, and experiential programming

• Ensure compliance with all alcohol, health, and safety regulations

Strategy amp; Growth

• Execute ownership’s vision while providing strategic input and local market insight

• Identify opportunities to elevate the brand, guest experience, and revenue streams

• Build relationships with vendors, partners, and local influencers

• Support marketing, social, and community initiatives as needed

Qualifications amp; Experience

• 5+ years of senior hospitality leadership experience (General Manager or equivalent)

• Background in upscale, lifestyle, nightlife, resort, or high-volume Famp;B concepts strongly preferred

• Proven experience managing full Pamp;L responsibility

• Strong knowledge of food, beverage, bar, and alcohol-driven operations

• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, guest-facing, and high-expectation environment

• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus

• Opportunity to lead a flagship hospitality concept in Austin

• Creative autonomy within a strong brand framework

• Growth potential with an expanding hospitality group

• A collaborative, energetic, and lifestyle-driven work environment