Sports Bar General Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Wild Wings seeks a Sports Bar General Manager to lead guest service, daily operations, and a coaching-driven team. You’ll own the bar’s performance from opening to closing, ensuring high energy, superior hospitality, and fiscal accountability.

You will coach location managers, oversee service quality, inventory, and safety standards while driving a guest-first culture and strong financial results.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong communication skills with coaching ability.
• Guest-first mindset and ability to create a great atmosphere.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities during busy shifts.
• Reliability, integrity, and commitment to doing things the right way.

Responsibilities

• Report to Operations Partner and lead location managers.
• Own all in-house operations including service, hospitality, cleanliness, and team performance.
• Coach, train, and support team members and managers for fast, friendly service.
• Oversee daily execution, manage rushes, resolve issues quickly, keep priorities clear.
• Maintain guest experience standards and oversee inventory, ordering, and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest-first mindset

Multi-priority management

Reliability & integrity

Job description

Sports Bar General Manager

Welcome to Buffalo Wild Wings, where game-day energy meets great hospitality. As a Sports Bar General Manager, you’ll lead everything inside the building—from guest service and daily operations to coaching your managers and supporting your team. You’ll help create a high-energy, guest-first experience while owning fiscal responsibility and keeping the bar running smoothly from tip-off to last call.

Schedule

• Full-time

How You’ll Lead

• Report to our Operations Partner, and lead location managers who report to you

• Own all in-house operations, ensuring service, hospitality, cleanliness, and team performance are consistently strong

• Coach, train, and support team members and managers to deliver fast, friendly, accurate service

• Oversee daily execution—monitoring flow during rushes, resolving issues quickly, and keeping priorities clear

• Support and maintain strong guest experience standards throughout the shift

• Help manage inventory, ordering, and supplies to keep the bar stocked and operating efficiently

• Maintain quality standards for food, beverages, and overall guest-ready presentation

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, sanitation, and responsible service standards

• Handle fiscal responsibility and help drive performance through smart, consistent management

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a restaurant or other fast-paced service environment

• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach in the moment

• A guest-first mindset and a passion for creating a great atmosphere

• Experience managing multiple priorities during busy shifts

• Reliability, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way

Why Buffalo Wild Wings

• Be part of a team that lives for game day and delivers unforgettable experiences

• Grow your leadership skills with a supportive management team

• Lead in a fun, energetic environment where your decisions make a real impact

If you’re ready to lead with energy, care, and accountability, we’d love to hear from you.