Job Description

Position: Bar Manager
Location: 45-57 Davis Street, Long Island City, NY
Venue: Rewind – Speakeasy Cocktail Lounge & Private Karaoke
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
Bonus: Eligible for discretionary annual performance-based bonus
Start Date: July–August 2025
Reports To: General Manager & Managing Partners

Rewind is a premium hospitality venue featuring an elevated speakeasy cocktail lounge with private karaoke (KTV) rooms. These two concepts come together to create a nostalgic, immersive destination rooted in Asian heritage and reimagined through a modern, sophisticated lens. With a focus on intentional storytelling, refined service, and culinary excellence, Rewind is a space for connection, play, and memory-making.

Co-founded by the team behind concepts including The Office of Mr. Moto, TabeTomo, The Residence of Mr. Moto, and Tomokase, Rewind is seeking a seasoned and creative Bar Manager to lead all aspects of the beverage experience at Rewind. This is an incredible opportunity to leave your imprint on a flagship cocktail destination — with potential for advancement across new concepts and projects under a rapidly growing hospitality brand.

• Leverage classic cocktail expertise, with advanced techniques in molecular mixology, clarified cocktails, infusions, foam, smoke, carbonation, etc. to develop and execute a seasonal cocktail program that aligns with Rewind’s concept, storytelling, and Asian heritage influence
• Partner with owners and beverage consultants on recipe R&D, product sourcing, and innovation
• Implement prep systems, costing, tasting protocols, and training guides
• Ensure cocktail consistency, visual presentation, and mise en place standards

• Oversee day-to-day bar service operations across cocktail lounge and KTV areas
• Build SOPs for service, cleanliness, garnishing, and prep
• Manage all bar-related COGS, weekly ordering, receiving, inventory tracking, and waste reduction strategies
• Utilize systems such as MarginEdge or xtraChef for inventory and invoice management
• Ensure equipment maintenance and cleanliness standards

• Hire, train, and retain a strong team of bartenders and barbacks
• Create and lead regular trainings, tastings, and performance reviews
• Manage team scheduling, payroll, and communication in partnership with the GM

• Lead service on the floor and behind the bar during peak periods
• Collaborate with GM and Chef Partner on private events and buyouts, from beverage pairing to execution
• Respond to guest feedback and continuously iterate on quality and service

• Ensure strict adherence to NYC DOH and SLA requirements
• Maintain bar cleanliness, safety, and security standards
• Monitor cash handling, comps, and inventory loss
• Uphold liquor license regulations and ID verification protocols

• 3+ years of bar management experience in a high-volume, cocktail-focused venue
• Strong foundation in classic cocktails, spirits, technique, bar leadership, and Asian ingredients
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of bar financials including COGS, labor, and P&L
• Experience using POS systems (Toast preferred), inventory software, and scheduling tools
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Fluency in Mandarin a plus, but not required
• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred

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