Bar Manager – Lounge / Restaurant

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the bar, ensuring efficient and consistent service throughout all operating periods.
• Maintain high standards of beverage quality, presentation, service, hygiene, and guest interaction.
• Ensure the bar is fully prepared for daily service, peak periods, events, and special activations.
• Monitor service flow and make operational adjustments during busy periods.
• Ensure all company policies, procedures, and health and safety standards are followed.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the bar team, including bartenders, barbacks, and support staff.
• Prepare and manage staff schedules in line with business levels and operational requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings and ensure the team is informed about promotions, events, VIP guests, and operational updates.
• Train team members on cocktails, spirits, wines, service standards, upselling techniques, and product knowledge.
• Monitor team performance and provide regular coaching and feedback.
• Maintain discipline, grooming, punctuality, and professional standards within the team.

• Oversee the beverage menu, ensuring quality, consistency, profitability, and alignment with the restaurant/lounge concept.
• Work closely with management and suppliers on new products, promotions, and beverage initiatives.
• Develop and maintain cocktail recipes and ensure consistency across the team.
• Monitor beverage presentation, portion control, and product specifications.
• Support the creation of seasonal cocktails and special beverage offerings.

• Manage beverage inventory, including spirits, wines, beers, mixers, and bar consumables.
• Conduct regular stock counts and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Monitor wastage, breakage, transfers, and variances.
• Control beverage costs through effective purchasing, portion control, and stock management.
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to ensure appropriate stock levels and timely deliveries.
• Investigate and address stock discrepancies.

• Monitor daily bar sales, average spend, beverage mix, and key performance indicators.
• Drive beverage revenue through effective upselling and team engagement.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales through cocktails, premium spirits, bottle service, promotions, and special activations where applicable.
• Work with the management team on beverage promotions and commercial initiatives.
• Ensure pricing, margins, and product positioning are aligned with business objectives.

• Maintain a strong presence on the floor and behind the bar during service.
• Interact with guests and ensure feedback and concerns are addressed professionally and promptly.
• Handle VIP guests and special requests while maintaining the venue's service standards.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and FOH team to ensure a seamless overall guest experience.

• Support the planning and execution of events, parties, DJ nights, brunches, and other venue activations.
• Ensure the bar is adequately staffed and stocked according to expected business levels.
• Coordinate with entertainment, reservations, security, and operations teams during high-volume events.
• Ensure efficient service during peak nightlife periods.

Requirements

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in a Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager, or senior bartending role within a premium restaurant, lounge, bar, or nightlife environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers, and beverage service.
• Previous experience managing and developing a diverse bar team.
• Strong understanding of beverage cost control, stock management, and inventory procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive beverage sales.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during special events.
• Professional appearance and strong guest-facing personality.
• Experience within a premium or luxury hospitality environment is preferred.