Job Description

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.

• Minimum 3–5 years of bar or beverage management experience

• Proven experience with Toast POS

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

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

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

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

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

• Strong leadership, training, and communication skills

• Ability to stay organized, calm, and professional under pressure

• ServSafe or Responsible Vendor certification (or ability to obtain)

• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

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

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

• Maintain consistent cocktail execution, recipes, and service standards

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

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

• Monitor beverage costs, waste, and pour accuracy

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

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

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

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

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and bar presentation standards

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

• Complete weekly reporting, inventories, and operational documentation accurately

This position is ideal for a Bar Manager who:

• Understands both craft cocktail culture and high-volume execution

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

• Is disciplined about margins but guest-forward in service

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

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