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Bar Manager

Bar Manager

Daniel Humm HospitalityNew York, NY, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 Bartenders
  • Ensure compliance with company policies for DOH standards

    • 5) 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 partners
  • Own communications and logistics for guest shifts, Visionary Series, and sponsor activations

    • 7) 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
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