Job Details

Position: Bar Manager

Location: San Francisco

Salary: $90k - $100k – depending on experience

About us:

Chotto Matte is a globally recognized Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant group with locations in London, Manchester, Toronto, San Francisco! Our venues are immersive spaces where vibrant cuisine meets energetic beats, offering guests a unique and engaging dining experience.

We're now on the lookout for an experienced Bar Manager to lead and inspire our talented bar team and oversee all bar operations across the venue.

As Bar Manager, you'll play a hands-on leadership role, driving service standards, developing the team, and ensuring smooth, high-volume service, especially during peak late-night hours.

Our venue closes at 1am Fridays and Saturdays, so comfortability with late nights is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of our high-volume bar, ensuring consistency and quality in every drink served
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing bartender team
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced, late-night environment
• Create and maintain a strong bar culture that focuses on knowledge, service, and team engagement
• Work closely with senior management and the floor team to ensure seamless service
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, health & safety, and hygiene regulations
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Keep the bar menus innovative, seasonal, and exciting, with a strong focus on cocktails and wine
• Be a visible leader on the floor, especially during peak trading hours and late-night shifts

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar high-volume, premium bar or hospitality setting
• Exceptional cocktail and wine knowledge, with a passion for product innovation
• Strong leadership skills and proven experience in hiring and training bar teams
• Comfortable and confident working late nights
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front and energise your team

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Eligible after 90 days of employment.

• 401(k) Plan – Eligible after 90 days of with 50% match on contributions over 6%, with 1-year vesting.

• Commuter Benefits – Available immediately for pre-tax transportation savings.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrues at 5.80% of hours worked, up to 120 hours annually with a 184-hour rollover cap.

• Cell Phone Allowance – $30 per paycheck.

• Monthly Parking – Paid by the company, effective the first day of the month following your start date.