About the Company & Role
The Bar Manager leads operations for both Eleven Madison Park and Clemente Bar : team, schedules, training, inventory / ordering, specs / POS, maintenance, events, and partner relations.
Reports to : General Manager, Assistant General Manager & Beverage Director
Direct Reports : Head Bartenders, Bartenders, Barbacks
Duties & Responsibilities
1) Leadership, People & Scheduling
- Build and publish weekly schedules across EMP and Clemente Bar; balance coverage, labor targets, and development needs.
- Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for bartenders and barbacks.
- Conduct quarterly performance reviews and monthly 1 : 1s; document goals and follow-ups.
- Model professional standards of appearance, conduct, and hospitality.
2) Floor Presence & Service Excellence
Be floor-present during service across all bar spaces; support pacing and guest experience.Enforce cocktail build accuracy, recipe adherence, and service timing.Coordinate with dining room and kitchen teams to resolve issues in real time.3) Training, Education & R&D Support
Own a monthly training calendar (product knowledge, technique, menu updates).Lead pre-shift lineups and report shift notes for both venues.Support R&D : scout new spirits / techniques (including N / A), organize tastings, log feedback, collaborate with Beverage Director / Head Bartenders to finalize specs and service notes, and manage rollout in POS and training materials.4) Systems, Specs & Continuous Improvement
Maintain version-controlled specs in POS.Identify SOP gaps and implement improvements with Head BartendersEnsure compliance with company policies for DOH standards5) Inventory, Cost Oversight & Procurement
Own inventory accuracy for both venues; drive dead-stock reduction and product rotation.Set targets and track performance against COGS, variance, and waste.Coordinate ordering and invoicing with Head Bartenders; manage case breaks and menu pricing inputs.Maintain strong vendor relationships.6) Brand Relationships, Partnerships & Events
Serve as primary contact for suppliers and partnersOwn communications and logistics for guest shifts, Visionary Series, and sponsor activations7) Facilities, Equipment & Pars
Ensure upkeep of bar spaces and equipment; escalate issues and follow through to resolution.Set and publish weekly juice and produce pars for EMP and Clemente Bar; align purchasing, prep, and service needs.Qualifications
Proven leadership experience managing a high-level bar program (multi-venue experience preferred).Strong operational command : scheduling, training, inventory / cost, ordering / invoicing, POS / spec governance.Demonstrated ability to be floor-present and service-oriented while maintaining back-of-house systems.Curiosity and proficiency in R&D support : tasting, testing, documentation, and rollout of new menu items (including N / A).Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through; calm under pressure; solutions-forward.Availability for evenings, weekends, events, and partner activations as needed.Must have a minimum of 3 years of restaurant / bar management experience