Bar Manager

Chelsea Piers Lp; Chelsea (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Gym membership

Paid time off

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Chelsea Piers Lp in New York, NY is seeking a Bar Manager to lead the Water Hazard Bar + Lounge at The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. You will shape a distinctive bar program and deliver an outstanding experience for members and guests.

Report to the Golf Club's General Manager and collaborate with the Water Hazard Events Team to ensure inventory control, cost targets, and staff excellence across ~8–9 team members.

Qualifications

• Five years of managerial experience in a restaurant/bar operation.
• Professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with minimal supervision; motivates team.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee consistent inventory and ordering of Food & Beverage.
• Meet budget targets (Payroll, COGS, revenues) as approved by GM.
• Oversee and execute a creative bar program aligned with The Golf Club Water Hazard Bar + Lounge.
• Negotiate with distributors for best price and value.
• Participate in management meetings; provide reports on bar program and costs.
• Assist in recruitment, interviews, and onboarding of staff.
• Schedule, supervise, and support FOH and BOH staff (8–9 people).
• Enforce SOPs, training documents, and bar cleaning schedules; enforce policies.

Skills

Managerial experience

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Staff training

Recruitment

Physical stamina

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chelsea - New York, NY 10011Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

About Chelsea Piers:

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. We also offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) matching; paid time off; transportation benefits; tuition assistance; a complimentary membership to Chelsea Piers Fitness; and other exciting venue benefits at Chelsea Piers.

About the Opportunity:

Chelsea Piers is seeking a Bar Manager to lead the Water Hazard Bar + Lounge at the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. Reporting to the Golf Club's General Manager and working closely with the Water Hazard Events Team, you'll shape a distinctive bar program and deliver an outstanding experience for members and guests.

• Maintain and oversee consistent and accurate Food & Beverage inventory and ordering.
• Meet budget targets (Payroll, COGS and revenues) based on figures approved by GM and Chelsea Piers Principals.
• Oversee and execute a creative and enticing food & beverage program suited to the style/culture/cuisine of The Golf Club Water Hazard Bar + Lounge.
• Form and maintain relationships with distributors and representatives; negotiate for the lowest price and highest value of products.
• Engage in management meetings: delivering cost and pricing, inventory, beverage specs, staff information, comprehensive reports of our bar program and any additional information as requested.
• Actively assist in all employee recruitment, interviews and onboarding.
• Schedule, supervise and support FOH and BOH (approx. 8 to 9 staff members)
• Adjust and enforce training documents, SOPs, side-work and bar cleaning schedules.
• Fill in for bartenders, runners as needed.
• Enforce zero tolerance policy regarding alcohol consumption on premises, documenting and reporting any policy violation to General Manager.
• Hold FOH and BOH staff accountable for standards, policies and non-negotiables; applying documented disciplinary action and a timeline for improvement or termination when necessary.
• Familiarize and adopt training protocols and all beverage descriptions for FOH staff and kitchen/food description to BOH staff.
• Order needed administrative and Kitchen/barware supplies
• Ensure all equipment is well maintained, service and troubleshoot as needed (dishwasher, Microwaves, freezers, Cold Rooms etc)
• Engage in pre-service meetings: conduct informed tastings, communicate any beverage and menu changes, special situations; quiz and enforce a high standard of knowledge among all team members.
• Schedule informative tastings and classes with beverage experts and producers.

*This is not comprehensive list of responsibilities and can change at any time at the discretion of your supervisor.

QualificationsAbout You:

• 5 years of managerial experience running a restaurant/bar operation
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, excel with minimal supervision, and motivate team members
• A flexible schedule and ability to work nights, weekends and as needed
• Ability to be on your feet for multiple hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

This position is based at Chelsea Piers in New York, New York

Chelsea Piers is an Equal Opportunity Employer