Bar Manager – ¡Salud! (Venice / Marina del Rey Area)

Position: Full-Time

About ¡Salud!
¡Salud! is a vibrant dual-concept hospitality space – a specialty coffee shop by day and a high-energy cocktail destination by night – where every cup, plate and glass is an invitation to connect. Inspired by the Spanish word for “cheers,” we celebrate life’s moments through rich, handcrafted coffee, elevated cocktails and a menu rooted in community, culture and creativity.

www.saludvenice.com
Instagram: @saludvenice

Position Overview

¡Salud! is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee bar operations, team leadership and overall performance of our cocktail program. This is a working management role: 4 days on the floor behind the bar and 1 dedicated administrative day focused on operations, planning and team development.

The Bar Manager is responsible for maintaining service standards, ensuring operational efficiency, managing inventory and cost controls and leading a cohesive, well-trained bar team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Director of Finance to accurately manage all restaurant financials and maintain bar profitability targets, including implementing and enforcing property invoice and cash-handling procedures
• Understanding of COGS, inventory management and vendor relationships
• Oversee bar costs, inventory, invoice tracking and timely ordering.
• Manage scheduling and labor management of front of house staff including café and bar personnel
• Grow beverage program, including expanding vendor relationships and activations
• Ensure execution of all service standards and provide real-time coaching and feedback on service excellence
• Uphold a positive, inclusive and motivating bar culture

Compensation

• 4 bartending shifts per week (participating in tip pool)
• 1 dedicated administrative day per week (not in tip pool)
• $65,000 – $71,000 per year (base salary)

Key Responsibilities

Service & Floor Leadership (4 Days/Week)

• Lead bar service during high-volume shifts
• Maintain consistency in cocktail execution, presentation and speed
• Uphold hospitality standards and guest experience
• Support and coach bartenders and barbacks in real time
• Ensure bar cleanliness, compliance and readiness for each shift

 Bar Operations & Administration (1 Day/Week)

• Oversee ordering, inventory and vendor relationships
• Identify and coordinate vendor partnerships and special events that drive bar revenue and guest engagement
• Manage bar cost controls, including liquor, beer, wine and non-alcoholic inventory
• Monitor pour cost and support profitability goals
• Maintain and update bar SOPs, prep systems and recipes
• Develop and maintain prep pars and weekly prep lists
• Support scheduling in partnership with ownership/leadership

 Team Development

• Lead ongoing bar training and standards refreshers
• Provide coaching, performance feedback and accountability
• Assist in hiring recommendations and onboarding processes
• Foster a professional, team-oriented work environment

 Qualifications

• 3+ years of Bar Manager or Leadership experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-volume, craft-forward environment.
• Manager ServSafe certification a plus
• ABC LEAD certification a plus.
• Previous bar management or lead experience preferred
• Strong cocktail knowledge and technical execution
• Experience with ordering, inventory management and cost control
• Ability to lead, train and hold a team accountable
• Organized, proactive and solutions-oriented leadership
• Full-time availability, including nights, weekends and holidays

 Compensation & Perks

• Salary: Hourly, Full-Time
• Benefits: Health insurance, Paid Sick Leave
• Perks: Growth potential as we expand the ¡Salud! Brand and a collaborative, values-driven work environment

More detail about ¡Salud!, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1031293-%25C2%25A1Salud%2521

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