Bar Manager: Lead Beverage Program & Team Growth

Soho House & Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care + 401K

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Soho Impact

Learning & Development

Team Events

Team Meal

Job summary

Soho House in New York is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee the beverage program and bar team, ensuring outstanding guest experience and budget achievement. You will promote standards, hire/train staff, manage inventory, plan events, and maintain licenses while optimizing profits and member satisfaction.

You will drive quality and safety controls, organize training, and partner with the US Support team to maximize margins. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years supervising and managing a high-volume F&B operation.
• Proven track record leading a professional, efficient, high-quality, service-oriented operation.
• Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MICROS (or similar POS) and standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience managing beverage program: recipes, menus, COS, scheduling, inventory, and guest satisfaction.
• Experience managing P&Ls, supervision, coaching and staff development.
• A four-year degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing improvement of the beverage program from product to process and develop staff.
• Maintain and improve beverage cost KPI’s to meet profitability targets.
• Ensure quality control and consistency in menu creation and service standards.
• Be present in front-of-house during shifts and engage with members and guests.
• Support bar and floor staff with supervision, POS, scheduling, and leadership responsibilities.
• Ensure procedures and standards are trained and followed with staff.
• Manage a safe, productive work environment and efficient bar operation.
• Organize regular team meetings and trainings to develop product knowledge and service steps.
• Collaborate with US Support team to leverage vendor relationships and maximize profits.
• Oversee inventory management, scheduling, and purchasing.
• Adhere to wage, hour, health and safety regulations and manage labor and performance reviews.
• Contribute to Management Team decisions and attend required meetings.
• Oversee daily/shift schedules and adjust per business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Beverage program leadership

P&L management

MICROS / POS

Organized / detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

MICROS POS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Soho House in New York is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee the beverage program and bar team, ensuring outstanding guest experience and budget achievement. You will promote standards, hire/train staff, manage inventory, plan events, and maintain licenses while optimizing profits and member satisfaction.

You will drive quality and safety controls, organize training, and partner with the US Support team to maximize margins. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential.