
Rising Sun Presents
Bar & Operations Manager
Full time
Onsite • Baltimore, MD, USA
USD 60000.00+
Salary: USD 60000.00+ annually
Category: Artist/Label Services
Rising Sun Presents has recently taken ownership of the historic 8x10 music club. The 8x10 is a 300-capacity independent venue in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore re-opening October 2026. We plan for this role to start officially September 1st 2026.
Job Description:
• Conduct Weekly Bar Inventory (Beer, Wine & Liquor) including ordering, picking up, stocking, and ensure Inventory sheet is accurate in correspondence with accounting periods.
• Ensure the beverage program is physically organized and stocked on a weekly basis while working with the GM to maintain purchase budgets
• Work with GM to ensure Bar COGS are hitting benchmarks (Liquor 16%, Beer 18%, Wine 20%)
• Build relationships with Beverage Vendors
• Manage the hiring, training, scheduling, of the Bartenders & Bar Support employees
• Ensure Bartender & Bar Support SOPs are in place and being followed
• Ensure Bartender & Bar Support shifts meet the operational needs of the business on a weekly basis
• Manage the floor responsibilities during service
• Ensure an excellent customer experience
• Supervisor and coach all hourly employees during service
• Ensure Bar Hygiene and create a bar cleaning schedule
• Input tip matrix at the end of the night
• Conduct cash handling at the end of the night to reconcile cash sales
• Send out End Of Night report when closing the venue
• Close out bartenders, security, support & box office staff as applicable
• Ensure juices, syrups, are dated fresh and ready for service
• Ensure quality control of the beverage program
• Ensure quality control of the food program
• Troubleshoot R&M items
• Conduct venue supply order to ensure items are stocked
• Secure the venue and lock up at the end of the night
• Work with General Manager to make sure staff are held accountable for job responsibilities
• Work with General Manager on operational needs for the venue
• Collaborate with General Manager on quarterly seasonal menu changes for the beverage menu
• Execute organized quarterly beverage menu changes
• Help assist with general miscellaneous items for 8x10
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