Bar Manager

Politan Group; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Politan Group is seeking a Bar Manager in Peachtree Corners, GA for part-time, non-exempt hours. The role leads the bar team, ensures brand and service standards, and prioritizes guests while managing daily operations and training. Strong beverage knowledge and leadership are essential.

You will oversee beverage program execution, schedule 3–4 shifts weekly, coordinate interviews, onboarding, and payroll-related tasks, and drive events that activate the brand in the local community.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of bar experience.
• Above average base mathematical and spreadsheet skills.
• Advanced knowledge in beer, wine, cocktails, spirits, techniques, and the overall food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example.
• Promotes, works, and acts in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of Politan Row.
• Communicates to HR Manager all job post needs for open positions and schedules and conducts interviews with applicants.
• Ensures that bar personnel are trained to properly execute and maintain service standards, cleanliness standards, drink preparation, team communication, and any additional training as per company directive.
• Leads the bar team in developing new cocktails and menu offerings.
• Ensures all guests feel welcome and receive responsive, friendly service at all times.
• Onboards new hires including orientation, training, and I-9 verification.
• Keeps staff updated on new policies and procedures and ensures understanding.
• Leads bi-weekly inventory counts for all bar items.
• Maintains accurate pricing and offerings in the POS system.
• Communicates via email and Slack.
• Maintains 3-4 bar shifts per week from the front.
• Submits time cards and tip sheets for payroll.
• Acts in accordance with Beverage Program and SOPs.
• Creates and maintains cleaning schedules and checklists.
• Coaches staff on checklist completion and quality.
• Generates activations and events to promote the bars and brand.
• Develops distributor and ambassador relationships for tastings and trainings.

Skills

Bar experience

Math & spreadsheets

Beverage knowledge

Leadership

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

LOCATION: Peachtree Corners, GA
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time/Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bar Manager is the trusted leader of the bars, taking direction from the Director of Operations and is responsible for the overall operation of the outlets. In addition to their primary responsibilities, it is the Bar Manager’s job to maintain the bar team’s execution of brand and service standards. They act at all times to be authentic and engaged with guests and their employees, always representing the brand. This person needs to think quickly on their feet and ensure guests are the top priority.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND TASKS

Leads by example.

Promotes, works, and acts in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of Politan Row.

Communicates to HR Manager all job post needs for open positions and schedules and conducts interviews with applicants

Ensures that bar personnel are trained to properly execute and maintain service standards, cleanliness standards, drink preparation, team communication, and any additional training as per company directive.

Ensures that all beverages and products are consistently prepared and served according to our standards.

Leads the bar team in developing new cocktails and menu offerings.

Ensures all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly, and courteous service at all times.

Responsible for the timely and accurate onboarding of all new hires, to include orientation, training, and I-9 verification

Ensures that all bar team members receive necessary communication regarding new policies and procedures, and confirms implementation and understanding.

Leads the bi-weekly inventory count for all alcoholic, perishable, and non-perishable goods used in the bar

Ensures POS system is programmed correctly, maintaining accurate pricing and offerings.

Effectively communicates through various platforms, including email and Slack

Maintains 3-4 bar shifts per week, leading the team from the front

Ensures time cards and tip sheets are submitted to the Director of Operations for approval in accordance with bi-weekly payroll deadline set by HR.

Act in accordance with Beverage Program and Politan Row Operations SOPs and Policies.

Create and maintain daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly cleaning schedules, auditing employee execution regularly. Updating and printing corresponding checklists as needed.

Coaches team members if checklists are not completed or completed unsatisfactorily.

Generates ideas to activate the bars and the brand through community events, pop-ups, specials, promotions, with the approval of the Director of Operations to implement

Develops relationships with distributors and brand ambassadors in order to generate activations and facilitate staff tastings and trainings.

Ensures that all products are received in correct unit count and condition, and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.

Prepares and submits orders for all bar products, including liquor, beer, wine, non-alcoholic, and perishable items

Prepare hourly staff schedule and submit to General Manager for review

Assist the above property beverage team in vetting and selecting new products that meet Politan Row standards.

Ensures all bar equipment, furniture, and facilities are maintained and that any repair or maintenance needs are communicated and scheduled.

Ensures all invoices in Quickbooks are properly classed and coded on a weekly basis. Follows up on missing invoices or information with the appropriate distributor.

Ensures all debit card purchases are entered and coded within 48 hours of purchase.

Ensures physical invoices are scanned, entered, and saved to the shared Google Drive.

Attends required meetings, including operations, events, marketing, and 1-on-1 with the Director of Operations

Assists with coordination of entertainment booking when needed.

Assists with Events coordination when needed.

Acts as Manager on Duty when scheduled as such.

All other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years of age or older
• 2+ years of bar experience (see required experience below)
• Above average base mathematical and spreadsheet skills
• Advanced knowledge in beer, wine, cocktails, spirits, techniques, and the overall food and beverage industry.

SKILLS/APTITUDES:

**All skills/aptitudes required of bartenders plus these skills:

• Strong communication skills (with beverage professionals, management, and employees)
• Strong planning and preparation skills - this will apply to menu planning, batching, and organizing team meetings, cleanings, and classes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant standing, sitting and walking. Stairs may be involved as well.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to bend, reach, and stoop.
• Regular use of hands including frequent washing.