Bar Manager

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a bar. Supervise a large staff that frequently includes bartenders, barbacks, wait/kitchen staff, and bouncers, interact with patrons, and build strong vendor relationships. 

• Hire and train staff; identify qualified candidates, conduct interviews, and onboard new hires.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in food safety, customer service, and handling alcohol.
• Create staff schedules that guarantee proper coverage while honoring time off requests. 
• Discipline and fire staffers when warranted, book bands, and utilize POS platforms.
• Order necessary supplies, including liquor, glassware, mixers, and garnishes. 
• Negotiate the best product prices and ensure inventory levels always meet customer demand.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar; wipe down surfaces, sweep floors, and empty the trash.
• Stock shelves and coolers with drinks and confirm glasses are clean and unbroken.
• Listen to customer complaints, investigate issues, and take prompt action to resolve them.
• Record all complaints in case there is a pattern of problems that need to be addressed.
• Create food and drink menus, document drink recipes, and oversee special event planning.
• Monitor sales; track which products are selling well and which need to be ordered more often.