About Us
We are a high-volume private-room karaoke bar in the East Village looking for an experienced Bar Manager to lead our team and oversee daily operations. This is a hands-on management position where you'll spend part of the week managing the business and part of the week working behind the bar.
This role consists of 3 bartender shifts and 2 dedicated management shifts per week. On management days, the focus is on operations, staff oversight, inventory, scheduling, training, and improving the business—not bartending.
Responsibilities
Management Duties (2 Days/Week)
- Oversee daily operations and ensure the bar runs efficiently.
- Supervise bartenders, hosts, barbacks, and security staff.
- Walk the floor regularly to maintain service quality and resolve operational issues.
- Train, coach, and develop employees.
- Create staff schedules and manage labor costs.
- Hire, onboard, and evaluate new employees.
- Monitor inventory, place orders, and control liquor costs.
- Review sales, labor, and business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, NYC health regulations, and liquor laws.
- Handle guest complaints professionally and resolve issues quickly.
- Coordinate equipment repairs and communicate with vendors when necessary.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and high operating standards throughout the venue.
Bartender / Manager Duties (3 Days/Week)
- Work scheduled bartender shifts while serving as the Manager.
- Lead bartenders, hosts, barbacks, and security throughout the shift.
- Ensure smooth service and assist the team wherever needed.
- Make operational decisions and address issues as they arise.
- Maintain service standards and ensure guests receive an outstanding experience.
- Handle customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
- Prepare and serve beverages accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor staff performance and provide coaching during shifts.
- Ensure opening, shift change, and closing procedures are completed correctly.
- Cash handling, nightly reports, and end-of-night reconciliation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of bar or nightlife management experience.
- Previous bartending experience in a high-volume bar is required.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to motivate employees and hold the team accountable.
- Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and staff training.
- Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Nights, weekends, and holiday availability required.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Four or Five shifts per week
- 2 - 3 Bartender Shifts
- 2 Dedicated Management Shifts
- Evening, late-night, weekend, and holiday availability required.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who leads by example and isn't afraid to jump in wherever needed. The ideal candidate can balance working behind the bar with managing the overall operation, communicates effectively with the team, takes ownership of the business, and is always looking for ways to improve guest experience, efficiency, and sales.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
