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

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