Bar Manager

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $86k–$92k (based on experience)
• Competitive bonus structure in addition to base salary
• Healthcare, Vision, and Dental benefits

Golden Ratio, a new cocktail bar from Redwood Hospitality, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Bar Manager to lead our team and oversee operations in Brooklyn. This role isn’t just about daily management; it’s about embodying Redwood’s spirit of hospitality and setting the tone for one of the city’s most exciting new cocktail programs.

We’re a small, driven team. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership, cocktail expertise, and operational rigor—and is eager to grow with us.

• Growth - cultivating resilience, adaptability, and long‑term vision.
• Sustainability - building self‑supporting teams and practices that care for our people and community.
• Accessibility - making excellent cocktails and hospitality experiences approachable and welcoming.
• Excellence - pursuing perfection in every detail, every day.
• Genuine Hospitality - leading with sincerity, warmth, and care for every guest.
• Education - sharing knowledge, providing tools, and investing in people development.
  
  

• Leadership Excellence: Inspire, motivate, and set standards on the floor.
• Beverage‑Driven: Background as a head bartender, bar manager, or at a top‑100 cocktail bar; mastery of cocktail creation and technique.
• Operational Savvy: Inventory, ordering, cost control, vendor relations; labor modeling and scheduling discipline.
• Growth Mindset: Strategic thinker for program development, events, and long‑term success.
• Hospitality Passion: Floor presence that consistently delivers memorable guest experiences.
  
  

• Lead day‑to‑day operations with professionalism before, during, and after service.
  Implement systems for prep, purchasing, par setting, and smooth service flow.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and COGS; ensure accurate monthly bar inventory and beverage COGS reporting.
• Build projections and align staffing to labor models; update as conditions change.
• Recruit, train, and develop the team; maintain clear standards and coaching rhythms.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, education‑forward culture; lead effective pre‑service.
• Prepare and manage budgets, weekly/monthly reporting, and forecasts.
• Drive cost controls (labor and beverage); proactively prevent overtime and burnout.
• Lead from the floor; uphold service standards and cocktail quality.
• Engage guests, resolve issues gracefully, and build loyalty.
  
  

• 2+ years management in a cocktail‑focused bar or restaurant (NYC/Brooklyn or comparable competitive market strongly preferred).
• Proven background as a head bartender, bar manager, or equivalent in top‑tier programs.
• Strength in cocktail creation, inventory/ordering, and COGS management.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving.
• Knowledge of Brooklyn’s cocktail/bar scene is a plus.
  
  

The newest business in Redwood Hospitality, Golden Ratio is a single‑room cocktail bar with multiple energy zones: a welcoming lounge at the entrance, a central bar, cozy banquettes/booths, and a lively standing area. We balance design, genuine hospitality, and craft cocktails, creating a place where guests and staff feel the rhythm of great service. Offering a rotating list of zero-waste cocktails with distillates made from foraged and greenmarket ingredients served alongside vegetable-forward snacks.

Equal Opportunity - Golden Ratio and Redwood Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re a passionate, forward‑thinking leader with a love for cocktails, culture, and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.