Bar Manager

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Bar Manager to join the only double Forbes Five‑Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences.

The Bar Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive oversight of all bar The Post Oak, with an unwavering commitment to delivering an exemplary Five‑Star guest experience. Continuously elevate benchmarks for guest satisfaction and team performance, while strategically advancing the outlet’s financial objectives. Collaborate seamlessly with fellow Food and Beverage leadership to uphold the highest standards across all outlets.

• Lead and manage daily operations, providing hands‑on supervision, staffing oversight, and operational coverage during peak periods or staff shortages.
• Develop and maintain staffing schedules to support service excellence, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team culture through open communication, team engagement, and leadership by example.
• Support employee development by identifying training needs, mentoring team members, and enforcing performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and liquor laws, as well as all internal food & beverage policies.
• Uphold Five‑Star service standards by proactively resolving guest concerns, anticipating needs, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Engage with guests and staff to gather service feedback, reinforce service expectations, and maintain a culture of personalized hospitality.
• Utilize problem‑solving and analytical skills to evaluate operational results and implement effective solutions.
• Provide interdepartmental support, including stepping in during peak times and assuming leadership of other outlets as needed.
• Responsible for ordering, inventories, requisitions, and implementing and maintaining bar processes.
• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. Handles and resolves guest complaints.

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity.
• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant management experience in a bar or restaurant setting is required. Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred. Applicants should demonstrate strong knowledge of spirits,, and wine, along with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or relevant work experience, skills, and knowledge that are deemed comparable to a degree.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Physical demands:
  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and prolong extended periods of standing.

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401K.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued.
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal.

The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

USD $65,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.

This position does not earn tips.