Bar Manager - Soho House New York

About the role

This role promotes bar standards, hires and trains bar staff, and increases member and guest satisfaction through drinks and service. You will own the end-to-end guest journey at the bar, shaping the experience from first greeting to final sip with intention and care. You will champion a service culture where every cocktail tells a story and every member feels recognized and valued. You will lead by example, turning quiet moments into opportunities for connection and memorable interactions. You will protect the integrity of the beverage program while adapting daily to the energy of the room and the needs of the house. You will partner with the kitchen and front-of-house team to ensure that the bar feels like the heart of the club. You will use feedback as a tool for continuous improvement, refining standards and elevating the entire team. You will represent Soho House with authenticity, ensuring the bar reflects the brand's creative spirit and sophisticated charm.

Key facts

What you'll do

Members, employees, and co-managers frequently speak during shifts to gather feedback and strengthen service knowledge.

Inventory management, staff scheduling, and purchasing are coordinated to meet operational demands.

Mystery Shopper Report results are reviewed and used to guide staff development initiatives.

Daily and shift schedules are overseen, with adjustments made as needed based on business needs and budget constraints.

Other duties are performed as assigned by supervisors or managers.

Requirements

The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. A minimum of 5 years of experience supervising and managing high-volume F&B operations is required.

A proven track record of leading a professional, efficient, high quality, service-oriented operation is required.

Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and interpersonal skills are necessary for success in this role.

Proficiency with MICROS (or similar POS), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Experience managing beverage program elements such as recipes, menus, cost of sales, scheduling, inventory, and guest satisfaction is required.

P&L management, supervisory, coaching, and staff development experience are required qualifications.

Practical notes

This role is based at Soho House New York and requires adherence to local legal working requirements.

Typical interview steps

Hospitality interviews usually focus on experience, availability, and how you handle busy service. Candidates may be asked about a difficult customer or a busy shift. Enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn matter more than formal qualifications. Interviewers at venues often look for energy, availability, and calm under pressure. Mentioning specific venues or events you have worked adds credibility.

Good to know

Beverage professionals often use specialized POS systems to track sales and inventory.

Team communication and interpersonal abilities are central to success in front-of-house management.

Food and beverage operations typically require extended periods of standing and physical effort.

Training and ongoing coaching help staff maintain service standards and product knowledge.

Scheduling and labor compliance are critical in hospitality environments.

Questions to ask

Useful questions for the interview: what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works. Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable. Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.

Career growth

Hospitality careers grow from entry roles to supervisor, manager, and venue leadership positions. Many professionals move between hotels, restaurants, and events. Skills in scheduling, ordering, and guest relations open management paths. Hospitality careers reward versatility and service instinct. Staff who learn ordering, scheduling, and guest relations quickly are promoted first.

About the company

is hiring for Bar Manager

Soho House New York. Soho House New York, 29-35 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014.