Restaurant & Bar Manager

Sinatra Bar & Lounge | The Southern Turf Club

The Bar Manager is responsible for the leadership, organization, execution, and financial performance of the beverage programs at Sinatra Bar & Lounge and Southern Turf Club.

This is a hands-on operational management position. The Bar Manager is expected to be present on the floor, lead the bar team during service, maintain exceptional beverage and hospitality standards, develop bartenders and barbacks, control inventory and costs, and ensure both venues are consistently prepared for successful service.

The Bar Manager reports to the General Manager and works closely with the management team, culinary leadership, vendors, and the Events team.

• Oversee daily bar operations for Sinatra and Southern Turf Club.
• Ensure bars are properly stocked, organized, clean, and prepared before every service.
• Maintain opening, closing, cleaning, stocking, and side-work standards.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of all bar areas before, during, and after service.
• Maintain proper pars for liquor, wine, beer, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and bar supplies.
• Identify equipment, maintenance, and supply needs before they affect service.
• Maintain exceptional sanitation, food-safety, and Eco Sure standards throughout all beverage areas.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled and assist with overall restaurant operations beyond the bar when necessary.
• Directly lead the Bartender and Barback departments.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of beverage employees.
• Establish clear expectations and hold the team accountable to Sinatra and Southern Turf Club standards.
• Conduct beverage education and ongoing training on cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, steps of service, responsible alcohol service, and product knowledge.
• Develop strong bartenders capable of working successfully in both Sinatra and Southern Turf Club.
• Provide regular coaching and performance feedback.
• Address performance, attendance, uniform, professionalism, and conduct issues promptly.
• Build a culture of teamwork, hospitality, accountability, and pride within the department.

• Prepare and maintain bartender and barback schedules based on projected business levels, events, reservations, and operational needs.
• Manage beverage labor responsibly while maintaining appropriate service levels.
• Monitor overtime and make proactive scheduling adjustments when necessary.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and develop adequate bench strength to cover vacations, call-outs, events, and increased business.

• Maintain the integrity and consistency of all cocktail recipes and beverage specifications.
• Ensure proper recipe execution, pours, presentation, glassware, garnishes, and pricing.
• Work with leadership on seasonal cocktails, menu changes, beverage promotions, and special events.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the wine, spirits, beer, and cocktail programs at both venues.
• Conduct regular bartender recipe and product-knowledge testing.
• Maintain updated beverage training materials and recipe guides.
• Support Southern Turf Club member programming, cocktail classes, tastings, and beverage-related events.

• Take ownership of beverage inventory and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain appropriate product pars based on usage and business levels.
• Assist with or oversee weekly beverage ordering.
• Receive and verify beverage deliveries and ensure products are properly stored.
• Monitor high-cost, allocated, and limited-availability products closely.
• Investigate inventory variances and unusual product usage.
• Monitor liquor, wine, and beer costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Control over-pouring, waste, breakage, comps, spills, and unauthorized consumption.
• Ensure all transfers, waste, comps, and product movement are properly documented.
• Work with vendors and distributors to address out-of-stocks, allocations, substitutions, and product availability.

• Develop relationships with Sinatra regulars and Southern Turf Club members.
• Assist bartenders during high-volume periods rather than managing solely from the sidelines.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and immediately.
• Maintain the elevated hospitality standards expected of Sinatra and Southern Turf Club.
• Recognize VIPs, members, regular guests, and special occasions and ensure their experience is appropriately personalized.

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