Bar Leader — Elevate Beverages, Teams & Guest Experience

Soho House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care + 401K

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Soho Impact

Job summary

Soho House in New York is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee the beverage program and bar team, ensuring top-quality drinks, service, and budget attainment. You will hire, train, and mentor bar staff, manage inventory, plan events, and uphold safety and licensing standards to maximize guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and a hands-on presence on the floor. A focus on cost control, vendor relations, and team development is essential to drive profits

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years supervising and managing a high-volume F&B operation.
• Proven track record of leading a professional, efficient, high quality, service-oriented operation.
• Must be highly organized, efficient and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of MICROS (or similar POS), Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have proven success managing the operations of a beverage program: recipes, menus, COS, scheduling, inventory, and guest satisfaction.
• Must have experience managing P&L's, supervisory, coaching and staff development experience.
• A four-year Degree in Hospitality and/or Restaurant Management preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing betterment of all aspects of the beverage program, from product to process and from engaging staff to developing staff.
• Maintain and improve beverage cost KPI's to ensure optimal financial performance and profitability as determined by company agreed metrics, objectives, and targets.
• Maintain quality control and consistency throughout menu creation and process compliance by the entire beverage team.
• The Bar Manager has a known presence in the front-of-house during shifts to members, employees, and co-managers.
• Speak frequently with members and guests, and increase their knowledge of the member experience.
• Act as support for their bar and floor staff, offering aid as needed: staff supervisor, POS, scheduling coordinator, and co-manager for all front and back-of-house needs.
• Ensure procedures and standards are correct and staff are trained on discussing options with guests.
• Manage a safe, productive and positive work environment by overseeing an efficient bar operation.
• Organize regular team meetings, trainings (House Tonic), educational opportunities to develop product knowledge and service steps.
• Partner with US Support team to leverage vendor relationships and minimize margins to maximize profits.
• Manage all inventory, staff scheduling, and purchasing.
• Adhere to all legal requirements (Wage and Hour/Breaks, Health and Safety, etc.) and manage labor, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures.
• Responsible for Mystery Shopper Reports results and staff development.
• Participate as an active member of the management team in decision making processes.
• Oversee daily/shift schedules; make changes per business need and budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Staff supervision

POS systems

P&L management

Organizational skills

Guest satisfaction

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality/Restaurant Management

Tools

MICROS POS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Soho House in New York is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee the beverage program and bar team, ensuring top-quality drinks, service, and budget attainment. You will hire, train, and mentor bar staff, manage inventory, plan events, and uphold safety and licensing standards to maximize guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and a hands-on presence on the floor. A focus on cost control, vendor relations, and team development is essential to drive profits