Bar Manager

Living Room•Los Angeles, CA

18d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Living Room is seeking a Bar Manager to help develop and lead a new high-end cocktail concept opening in February 2027. Working directly with senior leadership and Food & Beverage stakeholders, the manager will help shape the concept, beverage program, product selection, service standards, and guest experience. The role offers creative and operational autonomy within an experienced, collaborative organization. This is a hands-on, service-driven leadership role. During service, the Bar Manager will prepare cocktails, engage with guests, support the service team, and oversee the operation. The anticipated regular service schedule is Tuesday through Friday, approximately 6:00 PM to 2:00–3:00 AM. The position is suited to a confident, self-directed leader with experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or highly regarded cocktail bars. Living Room values discretion; its venues and team members do not seek or participate in traditional media coverage or personal publicity. The estimated start is January 2027. Relocation assistance may be considered for an exceptional candidate who lives outside the immediate area.

Requirements

Substantial experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or highly regarded cocktail bars.
Passion for craft cocktail development and curiosity about ingredients, techniques, and flavor combinations.
Sophisticated understanding of spirits, including luxury, rare, and allocated bottlings.
Ability to translate spirits knowledge into engaging guest experiences and sales through authentic storytelling.
Demonstrated experience delivering elevated, detail-oriented hospitality.
Ability to work independently, make thoughtful decisions, and take ownership of a program.
Strong leadership skills and a passion for mentoring and developing teams.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and confidence moving initiatives forward without constant supervision.
Ability to transition between bartending, guest relations, and operational leadership during busy service.
Creativity balanced with operational discipline and commercial awareness.
Confidence, discretion, humility, and a collaborative approach to hospitality.
Comfort with a consistent late-night schedule and active participation throughout service.

Nice To Haves

Industry accolades or national recognition are welcome but are not prerequisites.
Relocation assistance may be considered for an exceptional candidate residing outside the immediate area.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership and Food & Beverage stakeholders during the concept's development and opening.
Develop an ambitious cocktail program inspired by seasonal ingredients, innovative techniques, and the property's onsite farm.
Help curate a spirits collection, with attention to luxury, rare, and highly allocated expressions.
Share spirits knowledge through engaging guest interactions and sophisticated sales.
Manage the bar independently, develop programming, and drive operational excellence.
Recruit, train, inspire, mentor, and develop the bar team.
Establish and maintain high standards for service, execution, and attention to detail.
Oversee daily operations, financial performance, inventory, and beverage cost management.
Prepare cocktails, engage with guests, support the service team, and oversee operations during service.

Benefits

100% healthcare coverage for full-time employees, with United Healthcare PPO and HMO or Kaiser medical plans.
Dental and vision coverage through United Healthcare.
Wellness benefits.
Competitive 401(k) match.
Career growth opportunities.
Leader in Development Program.
Learning and development.
Immersive trainings.
Team member events.
Free team member meals.