Bar Manager

Responsibilities

The Bar Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the bar and for maintaining a smooth, clean, efficient, safe, and professional environment.

People & Leadership

• Lead, support, and hold bartenders and support staff accountable
• Train new employees on bar procedures, service standards, POS systems, opening/closing procedures, and expectations
• Help coordinate staffing and shift coverage
• Create a positive, professional work environment
• Address staff issues promptly and communicate important concerns to ownership

Bar Operations

• Oversee regular bar operations and ensure shifts run smoothly
• Bartend and work alongside the team as needed
• Ensure opening and closing procedures are completed correctly
• Maintain consistent standards for customer service, drink preparation, and presentation
• Identify problems and handle day-to-day operational needs

Inventory & Ordering

• Monitor liquor, beer, mixers, supplies, and other bar inventory
• Complete regular inventory counts
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and place/recommend orders as needed
• Receive and organize deliveries
• Reduce unnecessary waste and inventory loss

Cleanliness & Safety

• Maintain a consistently clean, organized, and professional bar
• Ensure staff complete cleaning and closing responsibilities
• Maintain safe alcohol-service practices
• Monitor the building and bar for safety concerns
• Help ensure equipment, storage areas, coolers, bathrooms, and customer areas are properly maintained

Money Management

• Oversee cash drawers and POS procedures
• Verify opening and closing cash
• Help identify and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records and accountability for sales, cash, and inventory
• Protect the business from unnecessary loss

Overall Management
The goal of this position is simple: run a clean, efficient, and professional bar operation. The Bar Manager will take ownership of day-to-day operations while working closely with ownership to maintain alignment, strong communication, and a shared vision for the business.

Requirements

• Current Oklahoma ABLE license/certification
• Character-driven, dependable, trustworthy, and accountable
• Punctual and consistent
• Strong people and communication skills
• Comfortable leading, training, and working with a variety of personalities
• Versatile with a variety of practical skills and willing to take on different responsibilities as needed
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong standards for cleanliness and professionalism
• Comfortable handling money and maintaining accurate records
• Able to learn inventory, ordering, and POS systems
• Works well in high-volume environments
• Comfortable working nights and weekends
• Willing to bartend and work alongside the team
• Professional with customers, employees, vendors, and event clients
• Willing to learn and follow established systems while helping improve operations

Management experience is preferred, but extensive bar-management experience is not required. We are willing to train the right person who demonstrates strong character, leadership, reliability, professionalism, versatility, and a willingness to learn.

Pay: From $2,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Tell me about a time when doing the right thing cost you something. What happened, and what did you do?

Tell me about a mistake you made at work that nobody else would have known about if you hadn't said anything. What did you do?

When you've had a bad period in your life or career, what did it teach you about yourself?

License/Certification:

• ABLE license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ponca City, OK 74601 (Required)

Work Location: In person