Job Description

Bar Manager – The Paris Cafe | The Seaport District, NYC

The Paris Cafe is seeking a skilled and thoughtful Bar Manager to lead our beverage program at our historic Seaport location. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who brings both technical expertise and a genuine passion for hospitality, setting the tone behind the bar, and cultivating a warm, welcoming, and high-performing environment for their team and our guests in a flex-position as floor manager, as needed .

We offer a robust wine list, a focused craft cocktail program, festive nightlife, and a deep appreciation for service that feels both elevated and personal. Our ideal candidate will bring a strong sense of organization, creativity, and care to both the guest experience and fostering our company  culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily bar operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and cleanliness
• Lead, train, and support a tight-knit bar team through clear communication and mutual respect
• Maintain beverage inventory, place orders, and manage vendor relationships
• Collaborate on cocktail development and maintain product standards across menus
• Ensure compliance with health codes, DOH standards, and liquor laws
• Uphold a welcoming and safe environment for guests and staff alike
• Work closely with FOH and BOH leadership to support smooth service
• Monitor labor, bar cost, and waste to hit financial targets
• Support and train staff on wine knowledge, spirits education, and proper service etiquette

Qualifications :

• 2+ years of bar leadership in a full-service restaurant in NYC establishments
• Experience managing event/nightlife forward establishments
• Strong knowledge of wine (bonus points for French wines!), spirits, and cocktail technique
• Experience with inventory systems, ordering, and cost control
• Experience using Toast
• Confident trainer and mentor with a calm, clear communication style
• Working knowledge of NYC liquor laws and DOH compliance
• Commitment to hospitality, team equity, and guest satisfaction

To apply, please include a cover letter highlighting your leadership style and beverage experience. If you take pride in your craft, lead with empathy, and want to grow with a people-first hospitality group, we’d love to hear from you.

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