About the Company & Role
The Bar Manager leads operations for both Eleven Madison Park and Clemente Bar: team, schedules, training, inventory/ordering, specs/POS, maintenance, events, and partner relations.
Reports to: General Manager, Assistant General Manager & Beverage Director
Direct Reports: Head Bartenders, Bartenders, Barbacks
Duties & Responsibilities
1) Leadership, People & Scheduling
- Build and publish weekly schedules across EMP and Clemente Bar; balance coverage, labor targets, and development needs.
- Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for bartenders and barbacks.
- Conduct quarterly performance reviews and monthly 1:1s; document goals and follow-ups.
- Model professional standards of appearance, conduct, and hospitality.
2) Floor Presence & Service Excellence
- Be floor-present during service across all bar spaces; support pacing and guest experience.
- Enforce cocktail build accuracy, recipe adherence, and service timing.
- Coordinate with dining room and kitchen teams to resolve issues in real time.
3) Training, Education & R&D Support
- Own a monthly training calendar (product knowledge, technique, menu updates).
- Lead pre-shift lineups and report shift notes for both venues.
- Support R&D: scout new spirits/techniques (including N/A), organize tastings, log feedback, collaborate with Beverage Director/Head Bartenders to finalize specs and service notes, and manage rollout in POS and training materials.
4) Systems, Specs & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain version-controlled specs in POS.
- Identify SOP gaps and implement improvements with Head Bartenders
- Ensure compliance with company policies for DOH standards
5) Inventory, Cost Oversight & Procurement
- Own inventory accuracy for both venues; drive dead-stock reduction and product rotation.
- Set targets and track performance against COGS, variance, and waste.
- Coordinate ordering and invoicing with Head Bartenders; manage case breaks and menu pricing inputs.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships.
6) Brand Relationships, Partnerships & Events
- Serve as primary contact for suppliers and partners
- Own communications and logistics for guest shifts, Visionary Series, and sponsor activations
7) Facilities, Equipment & Pars
- Ensure upkeep of bar spaces and equipment; escalate issues and follow through to resolution.
- Set and publish weekly juice and produce pars for EMP and Clemente Bar; align purchasing, prep, and service needs.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience managing a high-level bar program (multi-venue experience preferred).
- Strong operational command: scheduling, training, inventory/cost, ordering/invoicing, POS/spec governance.
- Demonstrated ability to be floor-present and service-oriented while maintaining back-of-house systems.
- Curiosity and proficiency in R&D support: tasting, testing, documentation, and rollout of new menu items (including N/A).
- Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through; calm under pressure; solutions-forward.
- Availability for evenings, weekends, events, and partner activations as needed.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of restaurant/bar management experience
