Bar Manager

About This Role

This Bar Manager role supports one of the most innovative teams in the luxury hospitality industry, overseeing daily bar operations and ensuring consistent service and guest satisfaction. The position suits a passionate, methodical, well-organized, and creatively driven leader who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced, and demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the bar, ensuring consistent service, quality, and guest satisfaction
• Support beverage menu development, cocktail programming, and seasonal offerings in alignment with the property's culinary vision
• Lead, train, coach, schedule, and develop the bar team to deliver exceptional service standards
• Maintain beverage inventory, assist with purchasing, manage vendor relationships, and monitor beverage costs
• Review sales performance and implement strategies to support revenue growth and profitability
• Partner with Food & Beverage, Culinary, Venues, and other departments to execute programming and create memorable guest experiences
• Ensure adherence to standards for service, cleanliness, safety, responsible alcohol service, and compliance
• Engage with guests and provide knowledgeable, personalized service while building strong guest relationships
• Monitor daily operations and address service issues proactively and professionally
• Stay current on cocktail and beverage trends and contribute new ideas to enhance the bar program
• Support the leadership team with operational planning, reporting, and special events as needed

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in bar or beverage management, preferably within a luxury hotel, restaurant, or high-end hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beverage trends, and mixology
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop high-performing teams
• Understanding of inventory management, purchasing, beverage cost control, and sales performance
• Creative, organized, proactive, and highly detail-oriented
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and guest-service skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, and demanding environment

Nice to have:

• Beverage certification or advanced beverage education
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field

About the Company

Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, the company's purpose is to impact the lives of its team members, drive guest experiences, build community with like-minded travelers, and take care of the planet.