Bar Manager - Katy, TX

Cigars International; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation, PTO days, Holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

Job summary

Cigars International in Katy, TX is seeking a dynamic Bar Manager to lead bar operations and enhance customer service. Responsibilities include training staff, managing inventory, and executing promotional events.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in the hospitality industry, demonstrate strong leadership abilities, and possess excellent communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, paid vacation, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior experience in bar management or hospitality.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Availability to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of bar operations.
• Recruit and train staff.
• Create and manage employee schedules.
• Enforce quality and safety controls.
• Collaborate with events team for promotional events.

Skills

Bar management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Bar Manager – Katy, TX

MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY.

Working for one of our world‑class brands means being part of a great working environment and collaborating with people from all corners of the world on a product you are proud of.

Summary: Cigars International is seeking a dynamic and driven Bar Manager with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. As the Bar Manager you will be responsible for motivating and training employees, driving business growth, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Your duties will include managing inventory, coordinating promotional events, upholding quality and safety standards, maintaining licenses, budgeting, and strategizing to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction. To excel in this role you must demonstrate strong leadership, creativity, diligence, organizational skills, and unwavering commitment to the industry.

What you can expect as a Bar Manager with Cigars International

• Oversee all aspects of bar operations, including maintaining liquor license and RAMP/TIPS certifications, negotiating supplier contracts, conducting inventory cycle counts, managing budgets, and monitoring bar margins and profitability.
• Recruit and train staff to deliver outstanding service to patrons.
• Create and manage employee schedules, resolve conflicts, and ensure appropriate staffing levels during peak hours.
• Enforce quality and safety controls.
• Collaborate with the CI events team to plan and execute promotional events.
• Mediate and defuse tense situations to prevent safety or legal issues.
• Foster a culture of accountability to company standard operating procedures.
• Implement and maintain quality and safety controls.
• Analyze data to develop strategic action plans.
• Develop innovative and unique menu features.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate them into operations.
• Lead the bar staff in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Mentor and develop future leaders for the company.
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

• 5+ years of prior experience in bar management or hospitality.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Strong decision‑making and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Availability to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Understanding of business management and accounting principles.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items.
• Ability to move around the store and maneuver merchandise when necessary.
• Walking and standing.
• Identifying and reading reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Disability Plans.
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Additional Supplemental Benefits.
• Paid Vacation, PTO days, Holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with a company match.

Cigars International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our company uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.