Night Club Operation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Operations Manager runs every part of the nightclub day to day, so the club operates profitably and legally without owner involvement. This person is the senior on-site leader on every operating night and the single point of accountability for staff, guests, compliance, and financial results.

Company: Panash Hospitality Group

Reports to: Owners through a weekly written report and a monthly review meeting

Direct reports: Bar Tenders, Head of Security, Floor Manager, Promotions & Events Coordinator, Office/Admin staff

Status: Full-time

Key responsibilities

Nightly operations

• Open and close the club; run pre-shift meetings and end-of-night walkthroughs
• Set staffing levels for each night based on bookings, events, and forecast attendance
• Oversee door, bar, floor, VIP/bottle service, coat check, and cleaning
• Resolve guest complaints and incidents on the spot
• Maintain opening/closing checklists and a nightly manager's log

Liquor license and legal compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the NJ Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) rules, the license conditions, and local municipal ordinances
• Enforce ID checks, no service to minors or visibly intoxicated guests, and legal hours of sale
• Keep all staff alcohol-server training (e.g., TIPS or equivalent) current and documented
• Maintain occupancy limits, fire code, health department, and building requirements
• Act as the club's contact for police, ABC inspectors, fire marshal, and health inspectors; notify owners immediately of any violation, citation, or investigation

Safety and security

• Supervise the Head of Security and set door, search, and ejection procedures
• Maintain CCTV, incident reports, and an emergency/evacuation plan
• Coordinate with local police on events and high-risk nights

Staff management

• Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, discipline, and terminate staff within approved budget and policies
• Run payroll inputs and timekeeping; enforce tip, cash, and comp policies
• Build a management bench so the club runs smoothly on the manager's nights off

Financial management

• Own the annual operating budget and monthly P&L for the club
• Control cost of goods (liquor cost target), labor cost, and operating expenses
• Oversee cash handling, nightly reconciliation, safe counts, and bank deposits
• Manage inventory: ordering, receiving, weekly counts, and variance investigation
• Approve vendor invoices within authority limits; manage vendor and distributor relationships

Revenue, marketing, and events

• Plan the event calendar, DJs, promoters, and special nights
• Grow bottle service, private events, and table bookings
• Oversee social media, promoter agreements, and guest list systems
• Track competitor clubs and market pricing

Facility and systems

• Keep the building, sound, lighting, POS, and equipment maintained and working
• Manage contractors and preventive maintenance
• Keep licenses, permits, insurance certificates, and inspections on a renewal calendar

Decision authority and owner reporting

The Operations Manager decides on daily operations independently, inside the limits below. Anything above a limit goes to the owners in writing. Dollar amounts are placeholders for the owners to set.

Reporting to owners

• Daily: automated sales, cash, and labor summary from the POS
• Weekly: written report covering sales vs. budget, liquor and labor cost %, incidents, staffing changes, and upcoming events
• Monthly: P&L review meeting, inventory variance, compliance checklist, and action plan
• Immediately (same night): any police response, injury, ABC or other inspection, citation, serious incident, or cash shortage above $1000

The owners remain the license holders and keep final responsibility for the license. They should keep read-only access to the POS, bank accounts, and camera system.

Performance metrics

The manager is reviewed against these measures each month and at a formal review every 6 months. Targets in brackets are for the owners to set.

Required

• Total 10 year of experience and 5+ years of nightclub, lounge, or high-volume bar management, with at least 2 years as the top manager on site
• Proven record running a P&L, controlling liquor and labor cost, and managing cash
• Working knowledge of New Jersey ABC rules and responsible alcohol service
• Experience leading security teams and handling incidents calmly
• Strong POS, inventory, and scheduling software skills
• Available nights, weekends, and holidays
• 21 years or older
• Must meet NJ ABC eligibility requirements for employment at a licensed premises, including passing a background check
• Current alcohol-server certification (e.g., TIPS), or obtain it within 30 days

Preferred

• Experience opening or turning around a club
• Bottle service, VIP, and promoter management experience
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality or business
• Food handler / ServSafe manager certification
• Bilingual

Key traits

• Works independently and makes sound calls without waiting for owner sign-off
• Honest with numbers and transparent with owners
• Firm on compliance, even when it costs a sale

Schedule, compensation, and how to apply

Schedule: About 45–55 hours per week, mostly Thursday–Sunday nights, plus daytime office hours for ordering, payroll, and meetings. On call for emergencies.

Compensation:

• Base salary: $65000
• Performance bonus: up to 20% of salary
• Benefits: Monthly car parking pass

How to apply: Send a resume and a short note describing a club you ran (size, annual sales, and results) finalists will complete a background check and a paid working trial night.

Panash Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer.