Manager

H&H Cantina; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales bonus opportunities

Promoter bonus opportunities

Job summary

H&H Cantina in the East Village, New York, is seeking an experienced Nightlife Manager to lead evening operations for a lounge‑style venue with DJs. You will run a smooth service, build guest relationships, and help grow sales by coordinating bartenders, servers, DJs, promoters, and security.

The role requires strong leadership, guest management skills, and an ability to resolve issues under pressure. Hours are evenings, late nights, and weekends with growth potential in a high‑energy

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a nightclub, lounge, or nightlife venue.
• Experience leading bartenders, cocktail servers, and other front‑of‑house staff.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage a busy room, resolve guest concerns, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience using Toast POS to monitor sales, manage tabs, and oversee closing reports.
• Understanding of staff scheduling, labor costs, inventory, and cash handling.
• Availability for evenings, late nights, and weekends.
• Existing relationships with promoters and nightlife guests are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightly operations and lead the team throughout service.
• Coordinate with bartenders, servers, DJs, promoters, and security.
• Manage reservations, guest lists, seating, and door flow.
• Maintain high standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Coach staff, assign duties, and ensure opening and closing procedures are completed.
• Monitor sales, encourage thoughtful upselling, and identify opportunities to increase revenue.
• Build relationships with guests and help attract repeat business and group bookings.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and support a safe, welcoming environment.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and adherence to venue capacity and house policies.
• Review nightly sales, payments, and operational issues with ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Problem solving

Guest relations

Scheduling

Cash handling

Evening availability

Job description

Nightlife Manager — H&H Cantina

East Village, New York, NY

H&H Cantina is seeking an experienced Nightlife Manager to lead evening operations at our lounge‑style bar featuring DJs. We’re looking for a reliable, hands‑on leader with nightclub or nightlife management experience who can run a smooth service, build guest relationships, and help grow sales. FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS potential THURSDAYS

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a nightclub, lounge, or nightlife venue.

• Experience leading bartenders, cocktail servers, and other front‑of‑house staff.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to manage a busy room, resolve guest concerns, and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Experience using Toast POS to monitor sales, manage tabs, and oversee closing reports.

• Understanding of staff scheduling, labor costs, inventory, and cash handling.

• Availability for evenings, late nights, and weekends.

• Existing relationships with promoters and nightlife guests are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightly operations and lead the team throughout service.

• Coordinate with bartenders, servers, DJs, promoters, and security.

• Manage reservations, guest lists, seating, and door flow.

• Maintain high standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and presentation.

• Coach staff, assign duties, and ensure opening and closing procedures are completed.

• Monitor sales, encourage thoughtful upselling, and identify opportunities to increase revenue.

• Build relationships with guests and help attract repeat business and group bookings.

• Handle guest concerns professionally and support a safe, welcoming environment.

• Ensure responsible alcohol service and adherence to venue capacity and house policies.

• Review nightly sales, payments, and operational issues with ownership.

Compensation

• $40 per hour after successfully completing a 15-day paid probationary period. Compensation during probation will be communicated before starting.

• Sales performance bonus opportunities based on agreed targets.

• Additional promoter bonus opportunities for personally bringing in guests or bookings. Referrals must be verified through an agreed tracking method, such as named reservations or a guest list. Bonus terms will be discussed during the interview.