Store Manager (Part-Time) — San Francisco

The New Bar; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Equity in the company

Monthly health & wellness stipend

Employee discount

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A modern nonalcoholic beverage shop in San Francisco seeks a part-time Store Manager. You will oversee daily operations, manage a retail team, and create an inviting customer experience. Candidates should have 3+ years in the retail industry and a passion for wellness. Competitive hourly rates and perks like equity and wellness stipends are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in retail, food and beverage, and/or wellness industry.
• 2+ years of management experience with three or more direct reports.
• Proven experience in team management, budget management, and schedule coordination.

Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard, and train high-performing retail associates.
• Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Support in-store programming and brand activations.
• Team Enablement: Foster a highly engaged, positive team culture.
• Team Enablement: Collaborate with HQ to share learnings, updates, and training resources.
• Team Enablement: Conduct regular check-ins and provide ongoing feedback to the team.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Operational Management: Manage inventory, including purchasing, counts, and reporting.
• Operational Management: Maintain visual merchandising and store presentation standards.
• Operational Management: Ensure the store is stocked, organized, and running efficiently.
• Operational Management: Report weekly sales, store spend, and deposits to HQ.
• Community Partnership: Support in-store programming and brand activations.
• Community Partnership: Build relationships with local partners, customers, and the surrounding community.
• Community Partnership: Represent The New Bar with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Skills

Team management

Retail operations

Customer service

Sales techniques

Communication

Tools

Asana

Shopify POS

Job description

Overview

The New Bar is a modern nonalcoholic bottle shop and discovery platform built around one simple idea: it’s fun to be good to yourself. Since launching in 2022, we’ve become a go-to destination for discovering the best in nonalcoholic wine, spirits, and beer, and for helping people explore how drinking differently can fit into their lifestyles. Our San Francisco location in Cow Hollow is a neighborhood shop that connects people, brands, and culture through better drinks.

We’re looking for a part-time Store Manager to help us keep things running smoothly, lead our retail team, and create a space that feels welcoming, intentional, and distinctly The New Bar.

The Role

As The New Bar’s San Francisco Store Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations and play a key role in shaping how guests experience The New Bar in person. You’ll manage a small team, maintain inventory, support local events, and ensure every guest leaves feeling inspired.

This is a part-time, hourly role (about 20–25 hours per week) based in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

Team Enablement

• Hire, onboard, and train high-performing retail associates
• Enable the team to consistently hit sales targets and company goals
• Manage scheduling and performance for store associates
• Foster a highly engaged, positive team culture
• Collaborate with HQ to share learnings, updates, and training resources
• Conduct regular check-ins and provide ongoing feedback to the team

Operational Management

• Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures
• Manage inventory, including purchasing, counts, and reporting
• Maintain visual merchandising and store presentation standards
• Ensure the store is stocked, organized, and running efficiently
• Report weekly sales, store spend, and deposits to HQ

Community Partnership

• Support in-store programming and brand activations
• Build relationships with local partners, customers, and the surrounding community
• Represent The New Bar with professionalism and enthusiasm

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 3+ years in retail, food and beverage, and/or wellness industry
• 2+ years of management experience with three or more direct reports
• Proven experience in team management, budget management, and schedule coordination

Skills and Abilities

• You’re a people leader who leads by example
• You aren’t afraid of hard work and are ready to get your hands dirty
• You have a strong understanding of retail business operations, including budgeting, reporting, and team management
• You’re not afraid to bring ideas to the table to elevate the customer experience
• You’re an effective salesperson and experienced in training and onboarding sales associates
• You don’t shy away from tough conversations that strengthen your team
• You’re organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities
• You’re an avid learner who seeks answers and approaches challenges with optimism
• You can lift 20–40 lbs and work weekends or holidays as needed
• You can easily commute to our San Francisco location

Bonus Points!

• Experience using Asana or other project management tools
• Experience using Shopify POS
• You love personal and professional development and are eager to learn
• You have a passion or curiosity for the nonalcoholic industry
• You have a genuine interest in wellness and attainable behavioral change

Compensation & Perks

• Hourly rate: competitive, based on experience
• Equity: share ownership in a fast-growing, category-defining company
• Monthly health & wellness stipend
• Employee discount on all products
• Opportunities for growth as we expand programming and partnerships
• Great coworkers and genuinely fun events