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About the Role

The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire beverage program and bar team to ensure optimal staff/guest experience and budget is achieved. This role promotes and grows bar standards, hires and trains bar staff, and ensures that members and guests receive top quality drinks and service. The Bar Manager manages inventory, plans promotional events, ensures quality and safety controls are followed, maintains current licenses and updates vendor contracts, creates schedules, and sets business objectives to increase profits and maximize member/guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing betterment of all aspects of the beverage program, from product to process and from engaging staff to developing staff.
Maintain and improve beverage cost KPIs to ensure optimal financial performance and profitability.
Maintain quality control and consistency throughout menu creation and process compliance by the entire beverage team.
Act as support for bar and floor staff, offering aid as an extra hand in all capacities: staff supervisor, POS functions, scheduling coordinator, and co-manager for all front and back-of-house needs.
Assure all procedures and standards are correct and staff is trained on discussing new/existing options with guests.
Manage a safe, productive, and positive work environment by overseeing an efficient bar operation and process.
Organize regular team meetings, trainings, and educational opportunities to develop and strengthen product knowledge and steps of service.
Partner with US Support team to leverage vendor relationships and minimize margins to maximize profits.
Manage all inventory management, staff scheduling, and purchasing.
Adhere to all legal requirements and schedule staff, manage labor, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures, and performance appraisals.
Responsible for Mystery Shopper Reports results and staff development.
Participate as an active member of the management team in decision making processes and attend required meetings.
Oversee daily/shift schedules and make necessary changes per business need and budget.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Requirements

Must have 5+ years supervising and managing a high-volume F&B operation.
Proven track record of leading a professional, efficient, high quality, service-oriented operation.
Must be highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills.
Must have proven success managing the operations of a beverage program: recipes, menus, COS, scheduling, inventory, and guest satisfaction.
Must have experience managing P&L’s, supervisory, coaching, and staff development experience.
Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
Fast-paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 40 pounds.
Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

Skills

Proficient in the use of MICROS (or similar POS), Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Observant and can think critically and efficiently.
Skilled communicator with excellent problem solving, observational, and interpersonal skills.
Passion for all things beverage.

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years supervising and managing a high-volume F&B operation

Education Level

A four-year Degree in Hospitality and/or Restaurant Management preferred, but not required.

Salary/Compensations

$85,000—$90,000 USD

Benefits

Full benefits for full-time employees: Medical, Dental & Vision.
Retirement fund with a 2% match.
Sick days + vacation days.
Career Development opportunities.
Soho Impact initiatives.
Access to extensive learning and development courses.
Access to Cookhouse & House Tonic events and training.
Team Events.
Team Meal provided while on duty.

About the Company

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks.
We offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.