Job Description

Frankie’s is seeking an experienced, professional Bar Manager to lead our bar program and help set the standard for hospitality, cocktails, and daily operations.

We are looking for someone who is a leader : organized, accountable, composed under pressure, and capable of maintaining a strong team. The ideal candidate has significant cocktail and spirits knowledge, understands the financial and operational side of running a bar, and takes genuine pride in creating an exceptional guest experience.

This is a hands-on position. Our Bar Manager should be equally comfortable behind the bar during a busy service, training a bartender on technique, reviewing inventory and costs, developing a cocktail, or addressing a service issue. 

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and hold the bar team accountable to Frankie’s standards
• Maintain a consistently high level of hospitality and guest experience
• Oversee day-to-day bar operations and service
• Recruit, onboard, and develop bartenders and bar support staff
• Maintain opening, closing, prep, cleaning, and service standards
• Maintain consistency and execution of all cocktail recipes
• Assist with seasonal cocktail development and continued development of the beverage program
• Manage liquor, wine, beer, and bar supply inventory
• Conduct regular inventory counts and maintain accurate records
• Monitor beverage COGS, purchasing, waste, comps, and product usage
• Work with vendors and distributors while maintaining responsible purchasing practices
• Maintain appropriate pars and ensure the bar is properly stocked for service
• Oversee batching, prep, garnishes, and quality control
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional bar
• Ensure compliance with California ABC requirements, responsible alcohol service standards, food safety requirements, and company policies
• Build schedules based on business needs and staffing levels
• Conduct shift meetings and ongoing staff education
• Work closely with ownership and restaurant management to continuously improve the operation

What We’re Looking For

• Previous bar management experience in a high-quality cocktail bar, restaurant, hotel, or comparable hospitality operation
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer
• Strong understanding of beverage costing, inventory management, purchasing, and COGS
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication
• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively
• Calm, decisive leadership during high-volume service
• High standards for cleanliness, preparation, consistency, and hospitality
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the business

The Right Person

We are not looking for someone who simply wants the title of Bar Manager.

We are looking for someone who wants to own the bar program —someone who notices problems before they become problems, develops the people around them, understands the numbers, protects standards, and leads from the floor.

Frankie’s is committed to building a serious beverage program and a strong hospitality culture. This position offers the opportunity to have a meaningful voice in how that program continues to develop.

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a short introduction describing your management experience, the types of bar programs you have worked in, and why you believe you would make a good fit. All inquiries can come through Culinary Agents or via email to angelo@frankies-sf.com. 

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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