Bar Manager - Soho House New York
Soho House New York, 29-35 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014 · Soho House New York · USD 90,000-95,000 · 5+ years experience · Posted Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Location
- Soho House New York, 29-35 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014 · Soho House New York
- Salary
- USD 90,000-95,000
About 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Acts as support for their bar and floor staff, offering aid as an extra hand in all capacities: staff supervisor, POS, scheduling coordinator, and co-manager for all front and back-of-house needs
- Manage a safe, productive and positive work environment by overseeing an efficient bar operation and process is followed
- Organize regular team meetings, trainings, and educational opportunities to develop and strengthen product knowledge and steps of service
- 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 as well as schedule staff, manage labor, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures as well as performance and appraisals
- Participate as an active member of the management team in decision making processes, attending required meetings, and performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 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, 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
Preferred qualifications
- A four-year Degree in Hospitality and/or Restaurant Management preferred, but not required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Retirement fund with a 2% match
- Paid Time Off including sick days and vacation days
- Career Development domestically or internationally
- Soho Impact mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability programs
- Learning & Development internal and external courses
- Cookhouse & House Tonic food and drink programs
- Team Events including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes
- Free substantial team meal whilst on duty
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling
- Menu Creation
