Full-time

2-5

Bar Manager - Graduate New Haven (Full Time)

11/29/2025

The Bar Manager is responsible for managing, training, and coaching bar staff while ensuring operational standards are met. This role includes preparing employee schedules, maintaining inventory levels, and developing marketing plans.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Schulte Hospitality Group is a premier hospitality management and development company, overseeing a global portfolio of more than 240 hotels, restaurants, and other related hospitality ventures with a team of over 10,000 team members. Founded in 1999 by generations of passionate hoteliers, Schulte is one of the industry's most respected full-service operators, with a diverse portfolio spanning leading brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Graduate Hotels, as well as distinctive luxury, boutique, and independent resorts. Headquartered in Louisville, KY and with an office in London, Schulte is known for providing high-touch client service, delivering data-driven top line and bottom-line results to owners, and developing leaders on property teams. For more information, visit: www.schultehospitality.com

About the Role

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Bar Manager to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join Schulte Companies you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Companies provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Companies is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages, trains, monitors and coaches bar staff

Directs and assigns bar employees as needed to ensure all aspects of service meet operational standards

Performs bar opening and/or closing duties

Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels

Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for supplies within cost control procedures

Completes and maintains bar employee records / payroll

Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the guest at all times

Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests

Interview and hire bar crew to achieve proper staffing levels

Prepare all necessary operational reports.

Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends

Develop and implement a marketing plan

Ensure compliance with all Graduate Hotels policies and procedures that relate to food and beverage, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred with studies in business, restaurant management or related fields

Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant /bar management experience, experience running shifts without supervision

Certification in bartending preferred

Alcohol awareness certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Exceptional financial acumen and analytical skills

Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Office programs, particularly Outlook and Excel; ProfitSword a plus

Experience with financial applications

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting a 24/7 business

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work with internal and external customers

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Strong commitment to task with a high sense of urgency

Ability to maintain compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations

Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data

*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Schulte Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Financial AcumenAnalytical SkillsComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProfitSwordTeam EnvironmentCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingComplianceConfidentialityCustomer ServiceStaff ManagementInventory ManagementMarketingOperational Reporting