Bar Manager

Recruiting Partner: Greg Dickinson

Boston, Massachusetts | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 166072

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Looking to lead the energy at one of the city’s most beloved social spots? We’re a fast-paced, guest-focused establishment where your leadership directly shapes the vibe—and the bottom line.

Bar Manager Benefits and Compensation:

  • Employer-sponsored Health and Dental insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus potential
  • Staff discounts on food and beverage
  • Opportunities for career growth and internal promotion
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture

Bar Manager Requirements & Qualifications – What Hunter Will Prioritize Screening For:

  • 2+ years of bar management experience in a high-volume venue
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a team
  • Strong knowledge of inventory control and bar costing
  • Current Food Handler’s and Alcohol Server Certification (where required by law)
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Must Haves:

  • Ability to create weekly staff schedules that balance labor targets and team needs
  • Comfortable conducting and overseeing regular bar inventory counts
  • Proactively manage vendor relationships and liquor orders
  • Hands-on support during service—leading from the floor, not behind a desk
  • Collaborate with events or marketing teams on drink specials and seasonal menus
  • Handle guest issues swiftly to ensure a positive experience

Bar Manager Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Experience with POS systems and bar management software (e.g., BevSpot, Toast)
  • Knowledge of current mixology trends and cocktail innovation
  • Prior experience opening a new bar or launching beverage programs
  • Passion for staff training and implementing service standards
  • Hospitality or business management education

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 166072

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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