Bar Manager $65,000 + Bonus and Benefits

Gecko Hospitality; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality in Snohomish, WA seeks a Bar Manager to lead a dynamic team, delivering exceptional service and standout beverages with a focus on quality, flavor, and genuine hospitality.

The role emphasizes inventory management, staff training, menu development, and revenue growth while ensuring compliance with safety and alcohol regulations within a high-volume bar environment.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in bar operations
• Experience managing inventory and controlling costs
• Strong leadership to motivate teams
• Thorough knowledge of cocktails, beers, and wines
• Excellent organizational skills in fast-paced settings

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor bar staff to deliver excellent guest service.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost control to reduce waste.
• Develop and execute staff training to improve performance.
• Create seasonal drink menus and promote beverage offerings.
• Ensure compliance with safety and alcohol regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Inventory management

Craft cocktails knowledge

High-volume bar ops

Tools

POS system

Inventory management software

Job description

Bar ManagerSnohomish, Washington$65,000 + Bonus and Benefits

We combine exceptional hospitality with a distinctive atmosphere, ensuring every guest leaves with a smile. As Bar Manager, you will lead a dynamic team in delivering outstanding service and consistently excellent beverages. Your leadership will directly shape the guest experience, making each visit memorable through quality, flavor, and genuine hospitality.

Performance Objectives

• Lead and mentor bar staff to achieve a 90% guest satisfaction rating from feedback surveys within the first six months.
• Manage bar inventory and ordering to reduce waste by 15% over one year while maintaining consistent availability of key items.
• Implement and oversee a staff training program that increases cocktail sales by 20% within three months.
• Develop and promote three seasonal drink menus that earn positive feedback from at least 80% of surveyed guests.
• Ensure full compliance with all safety, health, and alcohol service regulations, maintaining a record of zero inspection violations.
• Drive bar revenue growth of 10% in the first six months through enhanced drink offerings and promotional events.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to create innovative food-and-drink pairings that elevate the overall dining experience.

Environment & Resources

You will report to senior management and work closely with a supportive, hospitality-focused team. You will have access to a modern point-of-sale system, inventory management tools, and a budget dedicated to elevating the guest experience in a well-equipped bar environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in high-volume bar operations within the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated success managing inventory and controlling costs without sacrificing quality.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of motivating teams to meet performance goals.
• Thorough knowledge of craft cocktails, beers, and wines.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Role Highlights

Join a growing brand that balances local character with high service standards, where guests are treated like valued regulars. Clear opportunities for career advancement in an organization that invests in talent development. Work alongside a passionate team focused on refining bar service by combining classic favorites with current trends.