Bar Manager

Wine Bar Manager
Full-Time | Commune | Brooklyn, NY

Salary : $70,000 annually, with the opportunity to increase to $75,000 following a successful
six-month performance review.
Schedule : Full-time, 40–45 hours per week | Tuesday–Saturday

About Commune
Commune is a neighborhood wine bar where wine, food, music, art, and conversation come together. We believe wine should be welcoming rather than intimidating, and that hospitality is built through generosity, curiosity, and genuine human connection. Our goal is to become one of Brooklyn's leading destinations for wine engagement, thoughtful service, and community. We're looking for an experienced hospitality professional to help us continue building that vision.

About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who thrives on the floor, enjoys working with a
small team, and believes exceptional hospitality comes from consistency, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests. While wine knowledge is essential, this is first and foremost an operations and people-management
role. We're looking for someone who can lead by example, build culture, maintain high standards, and create an environment where both guests and staff feel welcome. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership, solves problems before they're noticed, and is excited to help establish Commune as one of Brooklyn's premier destinations for wine culture and neighborly hospitality.

Responsibilities
• Lead all day-to-day front-of-house operations
• Manage service while maintaining an active presence on the floor
• T rain, and mentor front-of-house staff
• Create weekly schedules and manage labor effectively
• Lead daily pre-service meetings and oversee ongoing staff education
• Foster a culture of hospitality, accountability, and teamwork
• Ensure service standards are consistently executed
• Support private events, wine dinners, and community programming
• Assist with opening, closing, cash handling, and administrative responsibilities
• Oversee inventory organization, receiving deliveries, stocking, and operational readiness

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and oversee execution of the food program during service
• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health standards and all applicable alcohol service
regulations
• Resolve guest concerns professionally while creating memorable hospitality experiences
• Work closely with Ownership and the Beverage Coordinator to improve systems, refine service
standards, and help grow the business

Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of restaurant experience, including direct wine service and/or sales
• Proven leadership experience
• W ine knowledge and confidence discussing wine with guests
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• NYC Food Protection Certificate (required)
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift and move wine cases (25+ lbs.)

What We're Looking For
We're not simply looking for someone to manage shifts—we're looking for someone who wants to help build something meaningful. This is an opportunity to continue shaping the identity of a growing hospitality program while gaining meaningful leadership experience. We value initiative, curiosity, and people who naturally look for
ways to improve the guest experience. If you're energized by mentoring a team, refining service, contributing ideas, and helping Commune become one of Brooklyn's premier destinations for wine, hospitality, and community, we'd love to meet you.

To Apply
• Resume
• References
• A brief introduction telling us why Commune interests you
• A few sentences describing what great hospitality means to you