Soho House

Bar Manager - Soho House New York

Soho House$85K — $90K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing a high-volume food and beverage operation
  • Proven leadership in delivering high-quality, service-oriented experiences
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in POS systems (like MICROS), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience managing beverage program operations including menus, inventory, and guest satisfaction
  • Proven success in managing profit and loss, as well as staff development
  • A four-year degree in Hospitality or Restaurant Management preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Lead improvement of the beverage program and staff development
  • Maintain beverage cost KPIs for optimal profitability
  • Ensure quality control during menu creation and compliance by the team
  • Actively engage with members and guests to enhance the member experience
  • Support bar and floor staff in various capacities during shifts
  • Train staff on beverage options and ensure proper procedures
  • Create a safe and positive work environment with efficient operations
  • Organize team meetings and educational opportunities for staff
  • Partner with vendors to optimize profit margins
  • Manage inventory, scheduling, and other operational duties
  • Ensure compliance with all legal requirements regarding employee management
  • Participate in management team meetings and decision-making processes
  • Oversee daily scheduling based on business needs

Benefits

  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Access to exclusive member events and promotions
  • Flexibility in scheduling based on business needs
  • Exposure to industry-leading beverage programs and innovations
Full Job Description
The role...

At Soho House, the Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire beverage program and bar team to ensure optimal staff/guest experience and budget is achieved. The Bar Manager will promote and grow the bar standards, hire and train bar staff, and ensure that members and guests receive top quality drinks and service. The Bar Manager will also manage inventory, plan promotional events, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, maintain current licenses and update vendor contracts, create schedules, and set business objectives to increase profits and maximize member / guest satisfaction.

Responsible for maintaining and delivering consistent results and opportunities to increase sales, manage costs in accordance with budget, and better the member experience. This role is held by a manager that is observant and can think critically and efficiently. They are a skilled communicator with excellent problem solving, observational, and interpersonal skills; this role has a passion for all things beverage!

Main Duties
  • Lead the ongoing betterment of all aspects of the beverage program, from product to process and from engaging staff to developing staff
  • Maintain and improve beverage cost KPI's to ensure optimal financial performance and profitability as determined by company agreed metrics, objectives, and targets
  • Maintain quality control and consistency throughout menu creation and process compliance by the entire beverage team.
  • The Bar Manager has a known presence in the front-of-house during shifts to members, employees, and co-managers. This role speaks frequently with members and guests, and is always increasing their knowledge of the member experience.
  • The Bar Manager acts as support for their bar and floor staff, offering aid as an extra hand in all capacities: staff supervisor, POS (regular functions, comps, voids), scheduling coordinator, and co-manager for all front and back-of-house needs
  • Assure all procedures and standards are correct and staff is trained on discussing new / existing options with guests
  • Manage a safe, productive and positive work environment by overseeing an efficient bar operation and process is followed
  • Organize regular team meetings, trainings (House Tonic), educational opportunities to develop and strengthen product knowledge and steps of service while keeping communication open, concise, constructive and timely
  • Partner with US Support team, including US Head of Beverage, to leverage vendor relationships and minimize margins to maximize profits
  • Manage all inventory management, staff scheduling, and purchasing
  • Adhere to all legal requirements (i.e. Wage and Hour/Breaks, Health and Safety, etc.) as well as schedule staff, manage labor, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures as well as performance and appraisals
  • Responsible for Mystery Shopper Reports results and staff development
  • Participate as an active member of the management team in decision making processes, attending required meetings, etc.
  • Oversee daily/shift schedules; make any necessary changes per business need and budget.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Required Skills/Qualifications
  • Must have 5+ years supervising and managing a high-volume F&B operation
  • Proven track record of leading a professional, efficient, high quality, service-oriented operation
  • Must be highly organized, efficient and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills
  • Must be proficient in the use of MICROS (or similar POS), Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Must have proven success managing the operations of a beverage program: recipes, menus, COS, scheduling, inventory, and guest satisfaction
  • Must have experience managing P&L's, supervisory, coaching and staff development experience
  • A four-year Degree in Hospitality and/or Restaurant Management preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
  • Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
  • Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
  • Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 40 pounds.
  • Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.


In accordance with New York law, the salary range for this role if filled within New York is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Pay Range

$85,000-$90,000 USD

About Soho House

Soho House is a group of private members' clubs originally aimed at those in the arts, politics, and media. The original location is at 40 Greek Street, Soho, London. The company now operates clubs, hotels and venues around the world, and in 2015 changed from SOHO House Group to Soho House & Co. Membership is selective and members are drawn mainly from the media, arts and fashion industries. The company filed for an initial public offering in 2021, and went public in July 2021, trading under the name Membership Collective Group. The organisation will use the money raised to pay down debt and finance further expansion.
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