Bar Manager

KAWA LIFESTYLE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier lifestyle brand in Singapore is seeking a Bar Manager responsible for overseeing bar operations. The role includes maintaining inventory, creating menus, scheduling employees, and ensuring the bar is clean and well-stocked. The ideal candidate must track customer behavior, maintain budgets, hire and train staff, and plan special events. This position requires strong leadership skills and proficiency in bar management technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory for bar operations.
• Create drink and food menus to enhance customer experience.
• Determine employees' schedules for efficient staffing.
• Ensure bar is well-stocked and clean at all times.
• Track customer behavior and sales patterns.
• Maintain budget and monitor related costs.
• Document drink recipes for consistency.
• Plan for special events and promotions.
• Delegate tasks appropriately among staff.
• Select and purchase liquor and other supplies.
• Oversee staff management, including hiring and training.
• Choose music and manage entertainment logistics.
• Maintain vendor relationships for supplies.
• Utilize point-of-sale tracking technology.

Job description

Bar Manager Job Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory.
• Creates drink and food menus.
• Determines employees’ schedules.
• Ensures bar is well-stocked and clean.
• Tracks customer behavior and sales.
• Maintains budget and monitors costs.
• Maintains drink recipe documentation.
• Oversees planning for special events.
• Appropriately delegates tasks to staff.
• Selects and purchases liquor and other supplies.
• Oversees staff, including bartenders and barbacks, and, in some cases, bouncers, wait staff, and/or kitchen staff as well.
• Hires, trains, promotes, and, when necessary, disciplines or fires staff.
• Selects music, books bands, and provides input on décor and marketing, including social media and other forms of publicity.
• Initiates and maintains vendor relationships.
• Uses point-of-sale tracking technology and bar and restaurant management platforms.