Bar Manager

Job summary

The Bar Manager will lead daily bar operations, manage inventory, and oversee liquor costs while maintaining strong supplier relationships. They are also responsible for supervising the bar team, ensuring performance standards are met, and working regular bartending shifts.

Job details

Bar Manager – The Trop Bar & Grill The Trop Bar & Grill is seeking a passionate, organized, and dependable Bar Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our bar. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced hospitality professional who takes initiative, makes sound decisions, and is ready to take ownership of the department. What You'll Do • Lead daily bar operations and serve as the primary point of leadership for the bar team • Complete weekly liquor, beer, and wine orders while maintaining appropriate inventory levels • Manage liquor costs, inventory controls, ordering, and product waste • Build and maintain strong relationships with liquor, beer, and beverage representatives • Coordinate promotions, sponsorships, pricing, and product opportunities with suppliers • Communicate expectations, priorities, and important updates to the bar team • Address bar-related concerns promptly and hold team members accountable • Maintain an organized, efficient, and well-stocked bar • Work closely with the General Manager and contribute actively to the management team • Work regular bartending shifts as part of the role What We're Looking For • At least 3 years of bartending experience • 1–2 years of management, supervisory, or team-lead experience • Strong knowledge of bar operations and the hospitality industry • Experience with inventory management, ordering, and liquor-cost control • Organized, reliable, accountable, and comfortable working independently • Confident decision-maker with strong initiative and problem-solving skills • Clear communicator who can lead a team and maintain performance standards • Genuine passion for hospitality and a desire to take ownership of the bar Compensation $20 per hour for Bar Manager responsibilities, plus regular bartending shifts and tips. If you are a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys building a strong team and running an efficient bar, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

The Bar Manager will lead daily bar operations, manage inventory, and oversee liquor costs while maintaining strong supplier relationships. They are also responsible for supervising the bar team, ensuring performance standards are met, and working regular bartending shifts.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of bartending experience and 1-2 years of management or supervisory experience. Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills are required to effectively lead the department.

Benefits

• Tips

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Bartending · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bar management
• Inventory management
• Staff leadership
• Liquor cost control
• Ordering
• Bartending
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Decision-making
• Hospitality
• Team accountability
• Supplier relations
• Product waste management
• Operational efficiency
• Cost Control
• Grilling
• Management
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Proactivity
• Team Leadership
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Bar Manager
• Restaurant / Food Service Manager
• Restaurant Managers
• Food Service Managers