Bar Manager

USHG • New York, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Porchlight is a true New York neighborhood bar, focused on serving cold drinks with warm hospitality since 2015, offering American bar fare, classic cocktails, live music, and good times in Chelsea. The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing all beverage operations, including service, menu development, staffing, people development, bar maintenance, and administrative tasks like inventory, recipe costing, and scheduling. This role involves providing leadership and direction to the Bar and Service team, ensuring a high-functioning and high-quality bar and beverage program that creates memorable hospitality moments for guests and meets financial targets.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience behind the bar in a similar environment
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
• English fluency required

Nice To Haves

• Management experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in Hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise gained from time on the job
• Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
• Actively participate in the cycle of service as a manager on the restaurant floor, providing support to all service staff as needed
• Maintain a compelling and brand-aligned cocktail, liquor, beer, and non-alcoholic program, that drives both value and engagement with guests
• Ensure all beverage-related expenses are performing at or below budget
• Grow and maintain a thriving bar business and beverage program that meets and exceeds sales targets
• Ensure proper systems and procedures are in place and consistently enforced to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the bar program
• Perform monthly inventory of all beverage products on site, ensuring accurate accounting of all products used
• Provide ample training and education to the Service and Bar team members to ensure sound knowledge and proficiency of all beverage offerings, with the ability to offer suggestions and adjustments to meet guest needs
• Ensure that all POS systems, inventory systems, beverage lists and any other information related to the beverage program remain accurate and up to date and are understood by the team
• Maintains excellent organization, and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring that all bar & beverage supplies and disposables are available, and the bar is DOH compliant at all times
• Maintain positive working relationships with all leaders and line staff throughout service periods, ensuring effective and timely communication
• Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
• Ensure knowledge of and adherence to all applicable laws, policies and procedures in addition to DOL/Health Department compliance as it pertains to the operation

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $70,000 - $75,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Hospitality perks: Annual dining credit and a 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed