BAR MANAGER

Compass Group USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA in San Francisco seeks an experienced SFO Bar Manager to lead bar operations across hubs, ensuring safety, sanitation, and premium service. You will train bartenders, manage budgets and collaborate with the Beverage Operations team to close performance gaps.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, adherence to recipes, and a culture of excellence in guest experience within a hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Quality driven and focused on guest satisfaction.
• Proactive with a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Ability to coach and guide bartenders and management staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day bar operations on site in all SFO locations.
• Support corporate team in new openings in hub.
• Support new and existing bar technologies.
• Create a culture of safe and responsible service.
• Implement safety and sanitation practices.
• Achieve budgetary, quality and service standards across locations.
• Ensure program compliance and manage liquor selection.
• Coach staff to adhere to recipes and portion controls.
• Develop SOP training plans with coordinators.
• Collaborate with Beverage Operations on performance gaps and improvements.
• Monitor and audit against policy and premium sales.

Skills

Quality driven

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Bartending experience

Coach staff

Hands-on skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food & Beverage ops

Job description

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What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Job Summary
Working as the SFO Bar Manager, you will provide planning and direction within your dedicated hub of Clubs and Lounges to achieve operational goals. You will also maintain strong client relationships and work to fulfill safety & sanitation standards, program compliance and train to achieve an elevated standard of service with the bartending staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day bar operations in all SFO locations on site
• Support the corporate team in new openings in your respective hub
• Support new and existing bar technologies
• Create a culture of safe and responsible service with all team members
• Implement practices to support safety and sanitation goals
• Understand and utilize all tools to achieve budgetary, quality control, service standards and financial goals of each location
• Responsible for maintaining on site program compliance (back bar displays, well liquor, beer and wine selection) as well as assisting in implementing activations
• Responsible for compliance with recipe adherence, portion controls standards across portfolio
• Develop training plan to implement SOPs with the support of training coordinators
• Strategize with Beverage Operations manager on performance gaps, by unit, and processes to close gaps
• Monitor, track, and audit against comp policy and premium sales

Project Management

• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts and relationships with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Quality driven with a passion for excellence in guest service and satisfaction
• Client-focused, proactive with a strong mind‑set for continuous improvement
• Rigorous attention to detail: ability to execute on numerous workstreams within the same timeframe
• Minimum 3-5 years bartending experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of Food & Beverage operations experience at a supervisor‑level
• Ability to coach and guide bartenders and management staff
• An ambitious spirit that will strive to provide the highest quality of F&B operations to external customers
• Use of hands, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.