Bar Manager

Sweet Legacy Hospitality Group is seeking a seasoned, detail-driven Bar Manager to oversee bar operations across Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club and Whiskey & Sticks, two distinct but complementary hospitality concepts in New Orleans.

This role requires a confident operator with strong bar systems knowledge, cost control discipline, and the ability to lead teams in high-energy, nightlife-forward environments. The Bar Manager is responsible for beverage execution, staff leadership, inventory control, margin performance, and guest experience across both venues.

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  Minimum 3–5 years of bar or beverage management experience

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  Proven experience with Toast POS

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  Working proficiency in MarginEdge (inventory, invoicing, COGS, reporting)

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  Working proficiency in BarMatrix (bar costing, pricing, recipe control)

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  Strong understanding of bar P&Ls, beverage margins, and labor controls

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  Extensive knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and service standards

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  Experience managing high-volume bars, nightlife venues, or live-music environments

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  Strong leadership, training, and communication skills

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  Ability to stay organized, calm, and professional under pressure

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  ServSafe or Responsible Vendor certification (or ability to obtain)

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  Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

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  Oversee daily bar operations at Sweet Lorraine's and Whiskey & Sticks

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  Hire, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate bartenders and barbacks

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  Maintain consistent cocktail execution, recipes, and service standards

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  Use BarMatrix to build, cost, and maintain all bar recipes

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  Use MarginEdge to manage inventory, invoices, ordering, and variance control

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  Monitor beverage costs, waste, and pour accuracy

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  Collaborate with General Managers on sales goals, labor planning, and promotions

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  Support live music nights, special events, cigar nights, and private parties

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  Ensure bar readiness for performances, peak hours, and special programming

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  Assist in developing specialty menus, featured cocktails, and whiskey/cigar pairings

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  Maintain cleanliness, organization, and bar presentation standards

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  Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws, company policies, and safety standards

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  Complete weekly reporting, inventories, and operational documentation accurately

This position is ideal for a Bar Manager who:

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  Understands both craft cocktail culture and high-volume execution

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  Can manage multiple concepts with different explaining points (jazz club vs. cigar lounge)

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  Is disciplined about margins but guest-forward in service

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  Wants to help shape the beverage identity of two respected New Orleans venues