Luxury Cocktail Bar

General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive base salary
performance-based bonus
benefits package
Growth opportunity within a premium hospitality concept

Job Description

The luxury cocktail lounge we are featuring is an elite, spirits-focused establishment dedicated to delivering an unparalleled hospitality experience through precision and restraint. This upscale venue is renowned for its meticulous attention to detail, world-class service, and a spirits-forward approach that sets it apart in the competitive hospitality industry. The lounge prides itself on crafting high-quality cocktails with a focus on consistency, control, and intentionality, ensuring that every guest enjoys a flawless and memorable experience. Emphasizing a sophisticated ambiance, the lounge not only offers expertly prepared cocktails but also maintains a carefully curated atmosphere where lighting, music, cleanliness, and pacing... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years senior management experience in upscale bars or cocktail lounges
  • proven success in high-expectation environments
  • strong financial literacy and inventory management skills
  • deep understanding of spirits, cocktails, and service standards
  • calm, confident, and decisive leadership style

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years senior management experience in upscale bars or cocktail lounges
  • proven success in high-expectation environments
  • strong financial literacy and inventory management skills
  • deep understanding of spirits, cocktails, and service standards
  • calm, confident, and decisive leadership style

Job Duties

  • Lead by example with uncompromising professionalism and hospitality
  • recruit, develop, and retain top-tier bar managers and staff
  • establish a culture of accountability, discipline, and pride
  • conduct regular performance reviews and structured coaching
  • enforce standards consistently across all shifts and managers
  • own the end-to-end guest journey
  • ensure luxury service standards are executed flawlessly every night
  • personally manage VIPs, regulars, and industry relationships
  • resolve guest issues with discretion, urgency, and tact
  • maintain ambience standards including lighting, music, cleanliness, pacing
  • ensure strict compliance with jigger-only pours, written cocktail specifications, and recipe yield accuracy
  • partner with bar leadership on menu execution and training
  • ensure bartenders demonstrate deep spirits knowledge and technique
  • protect the integrity of the cocktail program at all times
  • oversee weekly liquor inventories and variance analysis
  • track bottle movement and cocktail depletion
  • manage ordering, par levels, and vendor relationships
  • control pour cost, comp, spill, and waste
  • maintain organized, audit-ready storage systems
  • full P&L ownership
  • manage labor efficiency and scheduling
  • analyze sales trends and guest behavior
  • prepare forecasts and performance reports
  • drive revenue without compromising brand standards
  • ensure compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol regulations
  • maintain SOPs and training documentation
  • oversee payroll, scheduling, and HR processes
  • ensure facility upkeep and equipment functionality

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Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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