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Bar Manager – San Pedro Square Market

San Jose, CA | Full-Time, Salaried | Urban Markets Entertainment (UME)

The Role

San Pedro Square Market is looking for a Bar Manager to run the show across all four bars on property. This isn't a job for someone who wants to hide in an office - we need a hands-on leader who's out on the floor, energizing the team, reading the room, and keeping every bar tight, clean, and dialed in during high-volume service.

You'll own our beer program (local breweries, rotating taps, curated selections) as part of the role - but let's be clear: we're hiring a Bar Manager first, a beer person second. If you love beer, that's a huge plus. If you don't know a lager from an IPA but you know how to run a bar team and hit your numbers, we still want to talk to you.

This is a pure alcohol-sales environment - no kitchen, no food program to manage. Just bars, beverage, and people.

Who You Are

• A seasoned bar or restaurant leader - you've held a salaried Bar Manager or Restaurant Manager title before, and you know what it means to actually run a P&L, not just work a shift.
• High energy, people-first, but you don't let standards slide. You can work a packed Friday night crowd with a smile and still walk the floor catching the details nobody else sees.
• Someone who thrives on a small, close-knit leadership team - no layers of bureaucracy, just you, your GM, and a crew that leans on each other to get it done.
• A natural motivator who can build a team culture bartenders and barbacks actually want to be part of.
• Organized enough to run inventory, ordering, scheduling, and vendor relationships without missing a beat.

What You'll Do

• Lead, schedule, and develop bartenders, barbacks, and support staff across all four bars.
• Set the tone on the floor - high energy, guest-first, no excuses.
• Recruit, hire, train, and coach your team; handle performance and discipline conversations directly and fairly.
• Curate and manage the beer program - local breweries, seasonal rotations, and event programming - in coordination with the GM.
• Own bar inventory, ordering, and cost controls to hit budgeted beverage cost.
• Ensure every bar is fully stocked, spotless, and compliant with ABC and Health Department regulations.
• Run closing procedures, cashiering, and reporting with accuracy every shift.
• Partner with the GM on P&L review and identify opportunities to improve.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience as a salaried Bar Manager or Restaurant Manager (required).
• Strong working knowledge of spirits, beer, and bar operations; beer/brewery knowledge is a plus, not a requirement.
• Must be 21+ and hold (or be able to obtain) Food Handlers and Alcohol Awareness certification.
• Proven ability to lead a team through high-volume, fast-paced service.
• Comfortable on your feet for extended periods in a bustling market environment.
• Clear communicator who can stay calm and sharp under pressure.

Palisades Hospitality offers the following benefits for eligible full time employees:

Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Legal, Transportation, Voluntary Benefit Center for Ancillary Coverages like Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Travel Insurance, Pet Wellness and more!

Retirement: 401k Retirement savings program is available for all full and part time employees over the age of 21

Perks: 2 weeks Vacation, All employees are eligible to enjoy a Travel + Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations. Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years.

Why San Pedro Square Market

You'll be part of a small leadership team where your voice matters and your impact is immediate. This is a chance to build and lead a beer and bar program that's genuinely known in the local scene - with the autonomy to make it yours.

Ready to run a bar operation that's as fun as it is tight? Apply today.