Bar Manager

Aqua Restaurant Group is home to a unique collection of restaurants and bars in vibrant cities like London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Miami, and Dubai. At Aqua, we offer passionate culinary and hospitality professionals the chance to grow their careers and explore new opportunities. A Bar Manager oversees the staff and operations of a bar by making sure it’s clean, functioning efficiently and inviting for customers to relax in. Their main duties include scheduling employees and building their shift calendars, managing and resolving customer complaints and ensuring the bar’s inventory is well-stocked. A Bar Manager uses skills in project management and leadership to ensure customers have a great experience. Bar managers keep their bars running smoothly by handling day-to-day operations, managing resources, and employees, and creating a safe, fun environment for staff and patrons. Where are we located? Two restaurants in the heart of Flatiron in New York City. 420 seats, over 1800 square meters and a team of 150-175 people. Your day at Aqua: Managing the business aspects of the bar, such as keeping a current liquor license, negotiating supplier contracts, taking/maintaining inventory and reordering supplies, managing budgets, and setting goals Recruit, interview, hire and train new bar staff employees Handle customer complaints Advertise the daily, weekly and monthly promotions of the bar Ensure staff is following all food control and safety regulations Create employee schedules based on expected customer numbers Creates drink and food menus Determines employees’ schedules Ensures bar is well-stocked and clean Tracks customer behavior and sales Maintains budget and monitors costs Maintains drink recipe documentation Oversees planning for special events Appropriately delegates tasks to staff Selects and purchases liquor and other supplies Oversees staff, including bartenders and barbacks, and, in some cases, bouncers, wait staff, and/or kitchen staff as well Hires, trains, promotes, and, when necessary, disciplines or fires staff Selects music, books bands, and provides input on décor and marketing, including social media and other forms of publicity Initiates and maintains vendor relationships Uses point-of-sale tracking technology and bar and restaurant management platform Diffusing tense situations between patrons or staff members to prevent possible safety or legal issues, ejecting unruly persons, if needed Job Requirements: Accomplished mixologist Excellent multitasking ability Problem-solving skills Interpersonal relationship skills Attention to detail Strong leadership ability Organizational and customer service skills Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries Calm under pressure Able to maintain restraint in stressful situations Ability to deescalate tense interactions Judgment and creativity Math / financial skills Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms Enthusiastic and energetic Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us! Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine. Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know. Apply today as aBar Managerand be part of Aqua’s global culinary adventure!

Created: 2026-05-17