Bar Manager

Katy Lee Culinary Llc; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Lee Culinary Llc is seeking a full-time Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations, staff, and inventory, ensuring profitability, safety, and exceptional service. You will hire and train staff, create schedules, manage inventory and ordering, and develop cocktail menus while ensuring compliance with alcohol regulations.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, multitasking, and communication skills to drive high-quality service and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar management or similar supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage schedules.
• Knowledge of alcohol regulations and safe service practices.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise bartenders and bar-back staff.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and weekly stock levels with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal alcohol regulations; manage safety protocols.
• Monitor budgets, track sales, and assist with cash procedures.
• Lead menu development for cocktails, beer, and wine programs.
• Maintain a welcoming, high-service atmosphere and resolve customer issues.

Skills

Staff management

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Financial management

Customer service

Menu development

Leadership

Staff training

Job description

Job Description

Seeking an energetic, full-time, Bar Manager who will oversee daily bar operations, staff, and inventory to ensure profitability, safety, and excellent customer service. Key responsibilities include hiring and training staff, creating schedules, managing inventory/ordering, developing cocktail menus, and ensuring compliance with alcohol regulations. They must have strong leadership, multitasking, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff Management: Recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising bartenders and bar-backs.
• Inventory & Ordering: Weekly inventory, ordering alcohol, mixers, and supplies, and managing vendor relationships.
• Operations & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal alcohol service, safety, and health regulations.
• Financial Performance: Managing budgets, tracking sales, setting prices, and handling cash procedures.
• Customer Service: Maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, resolving customer complaints, and ensuring high-quality service.
• Menu Development: Creating and updating cocktail, beer, and wine menus, often with creative input.