Bar Manager

Bar Manager

Are you a passionate hospitality professional who thrives behind the bar and knows how to lead a high-performing team? We're 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 you're looking for a company that values talent, promotes from within, and offers excellent earning potential and career advancement, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll 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 We're 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: $75,000$85,000
• 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

This is more than a bar management roleit's an opportunity to build your career with a respected and growing hospitality company that invests in its people. We're 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 you're ready to bring your leadership, bartending expertise, and passion for hospitality to an organization where your career can continue to grow.