Bar Manager

About this role

Bar Manager

Job Summary

The Bar Manager is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operation of the restaurant's bar, ensuring high standards of beverage quality, service, cleanliness, efficiency, and profitability. The Bar Manager leads and supervises all bartenders and bar staff and works closely with the Restaurant Manager and Front of House / Floor Manager to ensure smooth and efficient restaurant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the bar and ensure consistently high standards of beverage quality, presentation, and service.
• Lead, train, supervise, and manage all bartenders and bar staff.
• Prepare staff schedules and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet operational requirements.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and communicate menu changes, promotions, events, and operational requirements to bar staff.
• Ensure beverages are prepared according to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Manage bar inventory, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, mixers, garnishes, and bar supplies.
• Conduct regular stock counts, monitor usage, wastage, breakage, and variances, and report discrepancies to the Restaurant Manager.
• Monitor beverage costs, portion control, and stock levels to minimize waste and support profitability.
• Ensure all deliveries are properly checked, recorded, stored, and secured.
• Monitor bar sales and ensure all cash handling and POS transactions are accurate and comply with company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation of the bar and storage areas.
• Ensure bar equipment is properly maintained and report repairs or maintenance requirements.
• Handle guest enquiries and complaints professionally and escalate matters to the Restaurant Manager when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements, food safety standards, responsible alcohol service, and licensing regulations.
• Assist with promotions, special events, and private functions as required.
• Provide the Restaurant Manager with relevant sales, inventory, staffing, and operational reports.
• Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years' supervisory or management experience in a high-end restaurant, hotel, bar, or fine dining establishment.
• Proven experience supervising bartenders and bar staff.
• Strong knowledge of beverages, cocktail preparation, bar service, inventory control, and beverage costing.
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in POS systems, Microsoft Office, and restaurant management software.
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety, responsible alcohol service, and licensing requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Professional appearance, integrity, accountability, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reporting Relationship
• Reports directly to the Restaurant Manager.
• Direct Reports
• Bartenders and other bar staff.