Restaurant Bar Manager

Din Tai Fung North America; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance for dependents

Dental & Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave

Wellness days

Employee meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America in Arcadia, CA is seeking a Bar Manager to lead bar operations, oversee bartenders, and ensure service excellence while upholding brand standards for beverage service.

This role focuses on profitability, guest satisfaction, and team development, with responsibilities including hiring, training, scheduling, cost control, and promoting beverage program initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of restaurant management experience in casual or upscale dining.
• Strong financial and cost-control acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to alcohol service policies.
• Hire, train, and develop bartenders; project staffing needs and foster a positive bar culture.
• Set performance expectations; monitor, coach, and provide feedback to staff.
• Manage bar costs including inventory control, waste reduction, and vendor relations.
• Build bartender schedules to cover peak times and events.

Skills

Restaurant management

Financial acumen

High volume bars

Staff scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

LOCATION: 400 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA

SALARY RANGE FOR BAR MANAGER: $95,500-$119,400 annual salary

The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.

Benefits For Bar Manager

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts through BenefitHub
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (accrued based on length of service)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL) to care for your health or loved ones
• Quarterly Wellness Days - extra time off to recharge every season
• Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!

Job Purpose

The Bar Manager leads the bar operations, oversees bartenders, ensures service excellence, and maintains brand standards for beverage service. They are accountable for driving bar profitability, guest satisfaction, and team development.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the bar environment ensuring efficiency, compliance with alcohol service policies, and delivery of exceptional beverage experiences.
• Hire, train, and develop bartenders. Understand and proactively project staffing needs. Foster a professional and positive bar culture consistent with our values.
• Set clear performance expectations for bartenders. Regularly monitor and coach performance, providing recognition and constructive feedback.
• Manage bar costs, including inventory control and waste reduction. Drive sales through educating the teams, promoting beverage program initiatives, and upselling. Manage liquor, beer, wine, and bar supply inventory. Maintain strong vendor relationships and oversee timely ordering.
• Build and maintain bartender schedules ensuring the right coverage during peak and special events.

Job Requirements For Bar Manager

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years restaurant management experience in casual or upscale casual dining.
• Strong financial acumen.
• High level understanding of high volume bar operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Comfortable with being exposed to hot and cold temperatures.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally

Equal Opportunity Employer

Din Tai Fung North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws.

U.S. Employment Eligibility

In the United States, Din Tai Fung North America participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new hires. To learn more, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.