Bar Manager Job at Sweet Legacy Group, New Orleans, LA

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  • Sweet Legacy Group
  • New Orleans, LA

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.

Required Experience & Skills
  • 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

Key Responsibilities
  • 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

The Role

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

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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