Bar Manager

Gramercy Tavern has welcomed guests with contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service since its founding by Danny Meyer in1994. Chef Michael Anthony’s fiercely seasonal menu consists of elegant dishes with a rustic influence that showcases the restaurant’s relationships with local farms and purveyors. The restaurant can be enjoyed through two distinct dining experiences: the Tavern and the Dining Room. The Tavern serves an à la carte menu in a casual, walk-in setting. The Dining Room offers fixed-price and tasting menus.

Who you are:

The Bar Manager is responsible for the oversight of all functions pertaining to bar operations, including service, menu development, staffing & people development, bar maintenance, and administrative responsibilities such as inventory, recipe costing, and scheduling. The Bar Manager will provide leadership and direction to the Bar team, ensuring a high functioning & high-quality bar that is set up to create memorable moments of hospitality for our guests.

What you’ll do:

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Develop and maintain a beverage program that adds quality, value, and enhances the guest experience
• Ensure proper systems and procedures are in place and consistently enforced to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the bar program
• Provide ample training and education to the Service team to ensure sound knowledge and proficiency of all beverage offerings, with the ability to offer suggestions and adjustments to meet guest needs
• Ensure that all POS systems, inventory systems, beverage lists and any other information related to the beverage program remain accurate and up to date and are understood by the team
• Maintains excellent organization, and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring that all bar & beverage supplies and disposables are available
• Continuously provide support to all service staff and actively participate in the cycle of service as needed
• Maintain positive working relationships with all leaders and line staff throughout service periods, ensuring effective and timely communication
• Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
• Ensure knowledge of and adherence to all applicable laws, policies and procedures in addition to DOL/Health Department compliance as it pertains to the operation
• Oversee service quality and ensure great guest experiences in the Tavern and Dining Room
• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members

What we need from you:

• 3+ years’ experience behind the bar in a similar environment, management experience strongly preferred
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in Hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise gained from time on the job
• English fluency required, Spanish preferred

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Bar Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $80,000 - $85,000 with bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected salary for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.