Bar Manager

White Horse Tavern is seeking an experienced and organized Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations and support the beverage and service team. This role involves coordinating staff, maintaining beverage quality and guest-service standards, monitoring inventory, and helping ensure smooth and efficient operations throughout each shift. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills and is comfortable managing a busy bar and restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and guest-service activities.
• Coordinate bartender assignments and staff workflow throughout each shift.
• Support and guide bartenders and other service team members.
• Monitor beverage quality, presentation, order accuracy, and service standards.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and coaching bar staff.
• Respond to guest questions, requests, and routine service concerns professionally.
• Monitor beverage inventory, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and other bar supplies.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, organizing, and restocking inventory.
• Support POS operations and routine cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked bar and service areas.
• Help coordinate staff schedules and communicate coverage needs to management.
• Support opening and closing procedures and daily operational checklists.
• Identify workflow issues and communicate improvement opportunities to management.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and company procedures.
• Follow responsible beverage-service requirements and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Previous bar, restaurant, hospitality, or beverage-service experience.
• Previous bartender, shift supervisor, or bar-management experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Good knowledge of bar operations, beverage service, and inventory procedures.
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable taking responsibility.
• Able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash-handling procedures.
• Ability to train, support, and motivate team members.
• Professional and respectful approach to guests and coworkers.
• Ability to meet applicable local requirements for alcohol service.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and management support.
• Opportunities to develop leadership and hospitality-management skills.
• Flexible scheduling may be available.
• Employee meal discounts or workplace perks may be available.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Additional benefits may vary by position and employment status.

About the Company

White Horse Tavern provides a restaurant and bar environment focused on food, beverages, hospitality, and attentive guest service. The team works together to maintain organized daily operations, consistent service standards, and a welcoming experience for guests.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person