Bar Manager Job at Unify Recruit, Long Beach, CA

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  • Unify Recruit
  • Long Beach, CA

Job Description

A high-profile coastal venue in Long Beach is seeking a motivated and hospitality-driven Lounge & Bar Manager to join our leadership team. Known for its elevated yet laid-back vibe, curated cocktails, and vibrant crowd, this space is one of Southern California’s most popular nightlife destinations.

We’re looking for a natural leader — someone with management experience in nightlife, a background in bartending is a plus, and a genuine passion for people and hospitality. If you're ready to step into a key leadership role and grow with a respected brand, this is your opportunity.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Manager plays a hands-on role in running nightly operations, supporting the bar, server, and host teams , and ensuring exceptional service for all guests — especially VIPs, bottle service tables, and private event clients. You'll help lead staff training, manage the flow of service, and bring energy and leadership to every shift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and support nightly service operations across bar and floor
  • Train and mentor bartenders, servers, barbacks, and hosts
  • Ensure high service standards and smooth communication across departments
  • Manage guest flow, table assignments, and bottle service execution
  • Be the point of contact for VIPs, large parties, and special requests
  • Assist with scheduling, staffing, and inventory management
  • Collaborate with senior management and the events team on private bookings and activations
  • Maintain a visible, active presence on the floor and behind the scenes
  • Lead by example — setting the tone for professionalism, pace, and hospitality

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Has management or supervisory experience in a nightlife or high-volume lounge/bar environment
  • Has bartending experience and understands service from the ground up is a big plus
  • Comfortable managing front-of-house teams (hosts, servers, bar)
  • Skilled at working with VIP guests and bottle service clientele
  • A confident, composed communicator who leads by example
  • Flexible schedule — must be available nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be 21+ and authorized to work in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive salaried compensation plus bonus
  • Career growth within a respected and expanding hospitality brand
  • Energetic, team-oriented work culture
  • Opportunity to work in one of Long Beach’s most iconic settings

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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