Company description

Bar Heretic is a neighborhood bakery/café and wine bar in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We specialize in natural and organic wines, seasonal bar snacks, and naturally leavened breads and baked goods

Job description

The Bar/Café Operations Manager manages the day-to-day operations of Bar Heretic’s bakery/café and wine bar. The Manager oversees all front-of-house café and bar staff including baristas, cashiers, servers, bartenders and food runners.

· Manages the team of 8-12 employees: hires; schedules and approves vacation; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on products, ingredients and processes; handles terminations

· Helps develop and document training programs for all FOH team members, and uses these programs in all team training

· Ensures exceptional service standards are consistently met and that activities are carried out effectively

· Collaborates closely with the Kitchen Operations Manager to manage staff, including assisting with pre-service tastings and trainings to FOH staff to ensure they understand menu items, such as tasting notes, pairing suggestions, allergens, etc

· Manages point-of-sale system back end and trains staff on best practices for POS use

· Updates beverage and food menus for wine bar as needed and ensures all menus are accurate and printed for service

· Maintains accurate and up-to-date bakery/cafe signage

· Orders and monitors inventory of all ingredients and products for the FOH operations of the café and wine bar

· Reviews financial information such as sales/costs and monitors budget to ensure efficient operation and spending within the specified budget; works to correct any deviations from the budget

· Inspects bar, dining area and storage spaces to maintain a clean and sanitary environment according to Department of Health standards

· Ensures all equipment is correctly cleaned and maintained, promptly elevates any equipment issues for service/resolution

· Documents, investigates, elevates and resolves employee and guest incidents

· Performs other duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

· 2+ years of experience leading or managing a front-of-house café or restaurant team

· Strong understanding of steps of service

· Outstanding communication, leadership and problem-solving skills

· Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Restaurant Management or Hospitality preferred

· Knowledge of wines highly preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

· Food Handler’s License required

BENEFITS AND PERKS

· Medical Insurance and Paid Time Off

· Free daily staff meal

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

Application instructions

Deadline

November 16, 2025