Bar Manager Job at NUMA Hospitality LLC, Shrewsbury, NJ

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  • NUMA Hospitality LLC
  • Shrewsbury, NJ

Job Description

Position: Bar Manager

Location: NUMA Modern Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar – Shrewsbury, NJ

Employment Type: Full Time

Industry: Upscale / Mediterranean

Experience Required: 2–4 years in a bar leadership role

About the Role
NUMA is opening at The Grove in Shrewsbury and is hiring a Bar Manager to oversee both of our full bars. This role focuses on beverage program development, leadership, and consistent execution. You’ll work closely with ownership and the management team to build a well-trained bar staff, maintain high-quality standards, and create a bar experience that complements our Mediterranean menu.

Key Responsibilities

Bar Operations

  • Oversee daily bar operations for both bars

  • Maintain recipe consistency, portioning, and quality standards

  • Ensure proper setup, breakdown, and cleanliness across all bar stations

  • Manage pacing, guest flow, and coordination with the floor team

Team Leadership

  • Hire, train, and coach bartenders and barbacks

  • Run tastings, recipe trainings, and bar education

  • Create and manage weekly bar staff schedules

  • Provide real-time feedback and professional development

Beverage Program Management

  • Assist in developing cocktails, mocktails, wine offerings, and spirits selections

  • Maintain updated prep lists, batch recipes, and spec sheets

  • Monitor product quality, garnish prep, and seasonal changes

  • Collaborate on menu rollouts and bar-focused events

Financial & Inventory Management

  • Oversee ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships

  • Track pour costs, waste, transfers, and usage

  • Manage product rotation and backbar organization

  • Support cost control strategies and monthly inventory counts

Guest Experience

  • Uphold NUMA’s hospitality standards at the bar

  • Maintain strong presence during peak hours

  • Resolve guest issues calmly and professionally

  • Build regular clientele and local community relationships

Qualifications
  • 2–4 years experience as a Bar Manager, Head Bartender, or similar role

  • Strong cocktail and spirits knowledge

  • Experience managing a high-volume or upscale bar program

  • Solid understanding of inventory, ordering, and cost controls

  • Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team

  • Organized, reliable, and calm under pressure

Compensation
  • Competitive salary based on experience 

  • Bonus potential

  • Paid time off

  • Employee meals

  • Healthcare and 401k Benefits 
  • Growth opportunities

Additional Details
  • Opening: Tentative March 2026

  • Two full bars, lunch and dinner service, seven days a week

  • Located in The Grove at Shrewsbury

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Local area,

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