Bar Manager - Soho House Austin

Soho House•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Bar Manager oversees the beverage program and bar team to support a strong staff and guest experience while meeting budget objectives. The role develops bar standards, hires and trains staff, and ensures members and guests receive high-quality drinks and service. Responsibilities also include managing inventory, planning promotional events, maintaining quality and safety controls, keeping licenses current, updating vendor contracts, creating schedules, and setting objectives to increase profits and member and guest satisfaction. The Bar Manager leads the ongoing improvement of the beverage program, maintains beverage-cost performance and quality control, and supports staff and co-managers across front- and back-of-house operations. The role has a visible front-of-house presence, interacts frequently with members and guests, and contributes to management-team decisions. It also manages purchasing, scheduling, labor, payroll, staff development, performance reviews, and compliance with legal requirements. The position requires a skilled communicator with critical-thinking, problem-solving, observational, and interpersonal abilities, along with a passion for beverages. Physical duties include standing for at least eight hours, moving quickly around the club, handling objects, and occasionally lifting, kneeling, bending, crouching, or climbing.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience supervising and managing a high-volume food and beverage operation.
A proven record of leading a professional, efficient, high-quality, service-oriented operation.
Strong organization, efficiency, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with MICROS or a similar POS system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Demonstrated success managing beverage-program operations, including recipes, menus, cost of sales, scheduling, inventory, and guest satisfaction.
Experience managing profit and loss, supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing for at least 8 hours, moving quickly around the club, handling objects, lifting at least 40 pounds, and occasionally kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree in Hospitality and/or Restaurant Management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing improvement of all aspects of the beverage program, including products, processes, and staff development.
Manage beverage-cost KPIs and financial performance in line with company metrics, objectives, and targets.
Maintain beverage-menu quality, consistency, and process compliance across the team.
Maintain a visible front-of-house presence and communicate frequently with members and guests to improve their experience.
Support bar and floor staff, including supervising staff, assisting with POS functions, coordinating schedules, and supporting front- and back-of-house needs.
Ensure procedures and standards are followed and staff are trained to discuss beverage options with guests.
Oversee an efficient bar operation and maintain a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
Organize team meetings, training, and educational opportunities to build product knowledge and service skills.
Partner with the US Support team, including the US Head of Beverage, to use vendor relationships and manage margins.
Manage inventory, staff scheduling, and purchasing.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements, including wage and hour, breaks, health, and safety requirements.
Manage labor, payroll, staff complaints, disciplinary procedures, performance, and appraisals.
Oversee Mystery Shopper results and staff development.
Participate in management-team decision-making and required meetings.
Oversee daily and shift schedules and make changes based on business needs and budget.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages with global benefits and perks.
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement fund with a 2% match for full-time employees.
Sick days and vacation days for full-time employees.
Career development opportunities domestically or internationally, including managerial and technical paths.
Training to develop technical and managerial skills.
Soho Impact opportunities, including mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability initiatives.
Internally and externally run learning and development courses.
Cookhouse and House Tonic food-and-drink trips, training, and events.
Monthly team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
A substantial complimentary meal while on duty in the Houses and Restaurants.