Bar Manager

Soho Bistro & Lounge; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Soho Bistro & Lounge in Manchester, NH seeks a Bar Manager to lead daily bar operations in a high-volume nightclub. You will supervise the bar team, enforce standards, manage beverage quality, and collaborate with other departments to deliver a memorable guest experience.

The role requires leadership, attention to detail, strong cash handling, and at least 2 years of experience. Hours include Fridays and Saturdays 9–2, with interviews offered Wed–Sun 5–9 to fit staff scheduling.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of bar staff across shifts.
• Coaching bartenders and managing inventory and costs.
• Knowledge of beverage preparation and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, train, and support bartenders, barbacks, and other bar team members.
• Oversee opening, service, and closing procedures.
• Maintain beverage recipes, presentation, and service standards.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and control costs.
• Ensure bar area, equipment, and storage are clean and organized; maintain records.
• Address guest concerns and maintain guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Inventory control

Beverage preparation

Responsible alcohol service

Job description

Executive Summary
Seeking a bar manager for high volume nightclub. Act as liaison to temperamental, entitled, sensitive, yet oh so profitable bartenders. Provide leadership and structure and training, and enforce rules and responsibilities. Must care about hospitality and the customer experience, attention to detail, cash handling, and 2 years experience. Hours mandatory Fri/Sat 9-2, flexible Wed-Sun 5-2. Interviews Wed-Sun 5-9.

Introduction

The Bar Manager leads daily bar operations to deliver excellent guest service, maintain consistent beverage quality, and support an organized, safe, and profitable hospitality environment. This role supervises the bar team, oversees inventory and service standards, and works with other departments to create a welcoming experience for every guest.

Bar Manager responsibilities

Responsibilities include supervising, scheduling, training, and supporting bartenders, barbacks, and other bar team members; overseeing opening, service, and closing procedures; maintaining beverage recipes, presentation, and service standards; monitoring inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling costs; and reviewing sales and operational performance. The Bar Manager also ensures the bar area, equipment, and storage spaces are clean, stocked, and organized; addresses guest concerns; and maintains accurate records and reports as required.

Guest service and teamwork

The Bar Manager sets a professional, welcoming tone for the bar and helps the team respond to guest needs with care and efficiency. This role coordinates with servers, hosts, kitchen staff, managers, vendors, and other partners to support smooth service, communicate operational needs, and resolve issues. The Bar Manager promotes respectful communication, teamwork, and a positive workplace.

What helps someone succeed in this role?

Are you an organized, hands-on leader who can support a team while managing competing priorities? Can you maintain high service standards, make sound decisions during busy shifts, and respond constructively to guest or operational concerns? Experience in bar management, bartending, restaurant operations, hospitality, or a related field is helpful, as is the ability to coach team members and manage inventory and costs.

Bar Manager qualifications

The successful candidate demonstrates leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a strong understanding of bar operations, guest service, beverage preparation, inventory control, and responsible alcohol service. Candidates must be able to meet the essential requirements of the position. Any legally required alcohol service, food handler, safety, or other certification must be obtained and maintained.

Work environment

This position works in a busy bar or restaurant environment with frequent movement, noise, temperature changes, and interaction with guests and team members. Work may involve standing and walking for extended periods, lifting and carrying supplies, and working evenings, weekends, holidays, or high-volume service periods. The Bar Manager is expected to follow workplace safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol service, and company procedures at all times.