
Bar Manager | Creative Opening | Boston
Creative and growing experiential driven hospitality brand is seeking an experienced Bar Manager for the newest opening in Boston. The Bar Manager has two main purposes- they are responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of the venue bars, as well as managing the team, stock and equipment on a day-to-day basis. In addition, they oversee all floor activities related to service and entertainment on any assigned shift acting in the capacity of either a Manager on Duty or Lead Manager. With an overriding focus on team and guest experience the Bar Manager balances operational excellence, commercial acumen, safety compliance and a developing display of emotional intelligence. This is an expanding brand with locations in NYC, DC, Las Vegas and beyond.
As the Bar Manager, you will:
- Use your creativity and knowledge of industry trends to create and implement beverage specials
- Lead by example and maintain a culture of premium standards behind the bar
- Put a premium on guest experience through strong leadership and coaching of the team
- Contribute to creating an educational beverage program and developing product knowledge
- Take point in the new hire onboarding and training processes, as well as the ongoing development
- Manage beverage program inventory and ordering
Our perfect candidate has:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a large Bar Team in a quality driven, high-volume environment
- Passion for craft cocktails/cocktail culture, and craft cocktail bartending experience
- Extensive beverage knowledge, and a pulse on industry trends
- Experience in delivering a high-quality cocktail program in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to establish a culture of premium standards behind the bar with a commitment to efficiency
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Charisma, energy, and enthusiasm
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to team members at all levels
- The ability to manage under pressure and make decisions in real time
- The ability to manage multiple operational and managerial tasks simultaneously
- Personal maturity to deal with confidential information and/or issues with discretion and sound judgment
- A relentless sense of optimism and the ability to adapt
- A healthy interest in social competition and passion for hospitality
- TIPS alcohol certification
- Food handling certification
- The capability to meet the physical and scheduling demands of the position, including walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods, and working nights, weekends, and holidays
The benefits:
- Competitive salaries with ample room for career growth:
- 12 days of Paid Time Off, plus additional days as you grow with the company
- Three different CIGNA medical plans to suit you and your family’s needs, plus dental and vision options
- 401(k) plans so you can invest in your future
- Voluntary Life Insurance with employer contribution
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Access to our Benefits Hub, which provides exclusive discounts on everyday purchases!
- Easy to use pre-tax transit, parking and dependent care benefits so you can save on your daily expenses
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave after 1 year of employment
- Dining Discounts