Bar Manager

Starwood Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in New York seeks a passionate Bar Manager to lead the beverage program in a luxury hotel setting. You will oversee day-to-day bar operations, develop cocktail programming, train and develop a high-performing team, and manage costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 3–5 years in bar/beverage management, deep knowledge of cocktails, and strong leadership and guest-service skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bar/beverage management experience.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, trends and mixology.
• Ability to lead, train and develop high-performing teams.
• Understanding of inventory management, purchasing, beverage cost control and sales performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership and guest-service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Beverage certification or advanced beverage education preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bar operations, ensuring service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Support beverage menu development, cocktail programming, and seasonal offerings.
• Lead, train, coach, schedule, and develop the bar team to deliver exceptional service.
• Maintain beverage inventory, assist with purchasing, manage vendor relationships, and monitor beverage costs.
• Review sales performance and implement strategies to support revenue growth and profitability.
• Partner with Food & Beverage, Culinary, Venues, and other departments to execute programming and create memorable guest experiences.
• Ensure adherence to standards for service, cleanliness, safety, responsible alcohol service, and compliance.
• Engage with guests and provide knowledgeable, personalized service while building strong guest relationships.
• Monitor daily operations and address service issues professionally.
• Stay current on cocktail and beverage trends and contribute new ideas to enhance the bar program.
• Support leadership with operational planning, reporting, and special events.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest services

Cocktails & beverages

Inventory management

Communication

High-volume service

Customer engagement

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Hospitality/Business

Beverage certification/advanced education

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Our Food and Beverage Team plays an integral role in every aspect of our hotels.

As part of our culinary experience, you will be consistently presented with a comprehensive range of responsibilities that keep the department well-ordered while engaging both guests and Team Members.

We are seeking a passionate, methodical, well-organized, and creatively driven Bar Manager to support one of the most innovative teams in the luxury hospitality industry today.

You will thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, and demanding environment, operating with integrity and a strong commitment to follow-up and follow-through. We value leaders who embrace challenges, pursue excellence, and have the creativity and discipline to turn exceptional ideas into memorable guest experiences.

Inside Tip

If you are a creative mixologist who knows how to create elegant and memorable experiences for guests; if you are methodical, proactive, intuitive, innovative, and responsible; and if you have the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a highly engaged and driven team—you may be precisely the leader we are looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the bar, ensuring consistent service, quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Support beverage menu development, cocktail programming, and seasonal offerings in alignment with the property's culinary vision.
• Lead, train, coach, schedule, and develop the bar team to deliver exceptional service standards.
• Maintain beverage inventory, assist with purchasing, manage vendor relationships, and monitor beverage costs.
• Review sales performance and implement strategies to support revenue growth and profitability.
• Partner with Food & Beverage, Culinary, Venues, and other departments to execute programming and create memorable guest experiences.
• Ensure adherence to standards for service, cleanliness, safety, responsible alcohol service, and compliance.
• Engage with guests and provide knowledgeable, personalized service while building strong guest relationships.
• Monitor daily operations and address service issues proactively and professionally.
• Stay current on cocktail and beverage trends and contribute new ideas to enhance the bar program.
• Support the leadership team with operational planning, reporting, and special events as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in bar or beverage management, preferably within a luxury hotel, restaurant, or high-end hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beverage trends, and mixology.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop high-performing teams.
• Understanding of inventory management, purchasing, beverage cost control, and sales performance.
• Creative, organized, proactive, and highly detail-oriented.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and guest-service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, and demanding environment.
• Beverage certification or advanced beverage education is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field is preferred.

This is an opportunity for a creative hospitality professional and hands-on leader to help shape an exceptional beverage program within a world-class luxury environment.

If you love a challenge, embrace innovation, and excel when the expectations are high, we'd love to meet you.

Salary: $90,000 annually

About Us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

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Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law.

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