Bar Manager

About this position

Reports to: Bar Director and General Managers
Direct Reports: Bar Team

About Kent Hospitality Group: 

Kent Hospitality Group is a visionary team reshaping hospitality through community, culture and excellence. Founded by the late Chef Jamal James Kent, this award-winning group delivers unrivaled experiences that are both welcoming and exceptional.

With a portfolio that includes Michelin-starred restaurants, private members clubs, and world-class venues, KHG creates destinations where guests and team members alike feel welcome and inspired. In partnership with entrepreneur-led private equity group SC Holdings, we believe extraordinary hospitality begins with extraordinary teams, valuing not just what we create, but how we work together to bring it to life.

The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading bar operations across the 70 Pine Street portfolio, including Crown Shy, SAGA, and Overstory, across all interior and exterior service spaces. This role ensures the highest standards of bar quality, operational execution, and guest experience while fostering a collaborative and service-driven team culture.

Working closely with the Bar Director and restaurant leadership, the Bar Manager oversees daily bar operations, team performance, scheduling, bar development, and product sourcing. This individual serves as a hands-on leader, providing direction and support to the bar teams while maintaining strong relationships with guests, employees, and cross-functional departments.

The ideal candidate combines strong bar knowledge, operational expertise, and a passion for hospitality, with the ability to lead multiple teams, uphold consistent standards, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the bar program.

• Oversee daily bar operations across the 70 Pine Street portfolio, including Crown Shy, SAGA, and Overstory, ensuring consistent beverage quality, service execution, and operational standards across all service spaces.
• Lead and support bar teams, including the Bar Prep and Production Team, delegating responsibilities and maintaining effective communication with dining room leadership and senior management.
• Partner with the Bar Director on operational initiatives, project planning, beverage development, product sourcing, and departmental objectives.
• Maintain beverage quality and presentation standards, ensuring consistency in preparation, execution, product handling, and overall guest experience.
• Oversee daily operational controls, including cash handling, opening and closing procedures, bar facilities, equipment, and maintenance needs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for bar-related guest and employee matters, managing service recovery professionally and escalating workplace concerns to Human Resources as appropriate.

• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to company values, hospitality standards, and operational excellence.
• Provide consistent direction, coaching, and feedback to bar team members, establishing clear expectations and supporting individual and team performance.
• Implement and uphold company policies, procedures, and operational standards consistently across all assigned locations.
• Identify operational challenges, establish priorities, and implement effective solutions in partnership with the appropriate leadership.
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration and maintain strong working relationships between bar, dining room, culinary, and management teams.

• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, working interviews, and candidate evaluations in partnership with the General Manager, Bar Director, and Human Resources.
• Partner with the General Manager, Bar Director, and Human Resources on staffing decisions, employee development, promotional opportunities, and separation matters.
• Provide ongoing coaching, address performance concerns, and coordinate formal disciplinary action with the appropriate leadership and Human Resources.
• Oversee new-hire training, coordinate 90-day employee check-ins, and maintain current bar department job descriptions and training resources in partnership with Human Resources.
• Identify opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and career advancement while supporting consistent employee development across the portfolio.

• Develop and manage weekly staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate labor coverage and operational support across assigned bar operations.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering, receiving, storage, product rotation, inventory accuracy, and par levels.
• Monitor product usage, beverage costs, and operational efficiencies, identifying opportunities for improved cost control and resource management.
• Maintain and update bar training materials, service standards, operational procedures, and departmental documentation.
• Attend scheduled management meetings and complete departmental reporting, administrative records, and operational updates accurately and in a timely manner.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in bar management, bar operations, or floor management within a high-volume, upscale or fine-dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, production methods, brands, and regional distinctions.
• Familiarity with industry critics, publications, rankings, and awards.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with a hands-on approach to service and team development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to guest hospitality.
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback, collaborate effectively, and contribute positively to a team-oriented culture.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and operational responsibilities.
• Full schedule availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform repetitive physical movements (including bending and reaching), and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Location

New York .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3239444864.