Bar Manager: Hospitality Leader & Beverage Innovator

USHG - Home Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Wellness services

Dining credit

Dining discount

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) is seeking a Bar Manager for Gramercy Tavern in New York City. The role oversees bar operations, staff development, inventory, and beverage program strategy to deliver memorable hospitality experiences.

You will lead service teams, maintain high standards, ensure compliance, and collaborate on guest-focused beverage offerings. The position offers competitive pay, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience behind the bar in a similar environment, management experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in Hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise gained from time on the job.

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Develop and maintain a beverage program that adds quality, value, and enhances the guest experience
• Ensure proper systems and procedures are in place and consistently enforced to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the bar program
• Provide ample training and education to the Service team to ensure sound knowledge and proficiency of all beverage offerings
• Ensure that all POS systems, inventory systems, beverage lists and any other information related to the beverage program remain accurate and up to date and are understood by the team
• Maintains excellent organization, and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring that all bar & beverage supplies and disposables are available
• Continuously provide support to all service staff and actively participate in the cycle of service as needed
• Maintain positive working relationships with all leaders and line staff throughout service periods
• Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
• Ensure knowledge of and adherence to all applicable laws, policies and procedures in addition to DOL/Health Department compliance as it pertains to the operation
• Oversee service quality and ensure great guest experiences in the Tavern and Dining Room
• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members

Skills

Bar management experience

Food & beverage knowledge

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) is seeking a Bar Manager for Gramercy Tavern in New York City. The role oversees bar operations, staff development, inventory, and beverage program strategy to deliver memorable hospitality experiences.

You will lead service teams, maintain high standards, ensure compliance, and collaborate on guest-focused beverage offerings. The position offers competitive pay, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.