Luxury Hotel Bar Manager - Lead & Elevate Guest Experience

IHG Hotels & Resorts; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Bar Manager for the iconic InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco. You will lead daily bar operations, develop beverage programs, and coach a talented team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury setting.

You will manage opening/closing procedures, ensure service standards, and collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to create memorable cocktails and promotions for a discerning clientele.

Qualifications

• Previous bar leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Luxury hotel or upscale restaurant experience preferred.
• Required alcohol service certifications, or ability to obtain them within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead a welcoming, polished bar experience that reflects the hotel’s service standards and concept.
• Oversee opening, service, and closing procedures to ensure consistent operational readiness.
• Develop cocktail menus, seasonal offerings, and beverage promotions.
• Monitor beverage revenue, cost of sales, labor, and other operating costs against established goals.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and coach bartenders, barbacks, servers, and other assigned colleagues.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and safety, hospitality, and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Beverage operations

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service excellence

Inventory management

Staff training

POS proficiency

Education

Hospitality education or related professional training

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Bar Manager for the iconic InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco. You will lead daily bar operations, develop beverage programs, and coach a talented team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury setting.

You will manage opening/closing procedures, ensure service standards, and collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to create memorable cocktails and promotions for a discerning clientele.