Izakaya Bar Manager - Lead a High-Volume Guest Team

fk dunamis group pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Medical benefits

Career development

Job summary

The Public Izakaya in Singapore is seeking an experienced and hands-on Izakaya Bar Manager to oversee bar operations and deliver a warm, energetic Japanese dining experience. The successful candidate will manage the bar team, maintain beverage quality and control costs.

You should be confident in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, comfortable engaging with guests, and ready to collaborate with restaurant and kitchen teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bar or restaurant experience, preferably in a supervisory or management position.
• Knowledge of cocktails, Japanese whisky, sake, shochu, beer and highballs.
• Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the bar and beverage service.
• Lead, train and motivate bartenders and service staff.
• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of cocktails, highballs, sake, shochu, beer and other beverages.
• Maintain high standards of guest service, cleanliness and bar organisation.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, stock rotation and monthly stocktakes.
• Monitor beverage costs, wastage, portion control and profitability.
• Develop and recommend new drinks, promotions and seasonal beverage offerings.
• Ensure all equipment, glassware and bar supplies are properly maintained.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve service issues professionally.
• Coordinate closely with the restaurant manager, kitchen and management team.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, workplace safety, hygiene and company procedures.
• Support restaurant operations whenever required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Inventory management

Cost control

Guest service orientation

Job description

The Public Izakaya in Singapore is seeking an experienced and hands-on Izakaya Bar Manager to oversee bar operations and deliver a warm, energetic Japanese dining experience. The successful candidate will manage the bar team, maintain beverage quality and control costs.

You should be confident in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, comfortable engaging with guests, and ready to collaborate with restaurant and kitchen teams to ensure smooth daily operations.