Bar Manager: Drive Exceptional Service & Bar Growth

Ugly-Dumpling-4; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ugly Dumpling is seeking a Bar Manager in New York to lead bar operations with a hands-on, coaching style. You will drive hospitality, coach the team, and ensure seamless day-to-day operations while overseeing shifts and ensuring brand standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of full-service bar leadership, valid food and alcohol handler certifications, and strong POS/scheduling tool expertise to optimize service and cost control. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading full-service restaurant bar operations, hands-on supervision.
• Hold a valid State-Mandated Food Handlers Certification, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Hold a valid State-Mandated Alcohol Handlers Certification, aligned with local rules.
• Proficient in POS systems and scheduling software (7Shifts).
• Demonstrates strong communication and guest service focus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coach bar team members.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings focused on service, upselling, and brand standards.
• Boost bar sales by executing the bar program.
• Maintain knowledge of brand standards, drink presentation, recipe adherence, and procedures.
• Drive sales growth and local marketing initiatives for the bar.
• Oversee floor operations, shift management, and guest engagement.
• Lead front‑of‑house operations during shifts and ensure service excellence.
• Monitor liquor costs and generate reports for management.

Skills

Bar operations leadership

Guest service

Team coaching

P&L management

Communication

Upselling & brand standards

Training

Education

State-Mandated Food Handlers Certification

State-Mandated Alcohol Handlers Certification

Tools

POS systems

7Shifts scheduling

Purchasing platforms

Job description

Ugly Dumpling is seeking a Bar Manager in New York to lead bar operations with a hands-on, coaching style. You will drive hospitality, coach the team, and ensure seamless day-to-day operations while overseeing shifts and ensuring brand standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of full-service bar leadership, valid food and alcohol handler certifications, and strong POS/scheduling tool expertise to optimize service and cost control. Evening/weekend availability is required.