Bar Manager, The Gutter & Lobby Bar at The LaFayette… · San Diego

The Lafayette is a restored 1946 landmark in North Park, San Diego. It reopened in 2023 after a $30 million restoration, and it’s a Michelin Key hotel with 139 rooms, an Olympic-size pool, and five restaurants and bars across a full city block. Esquire named it Hotel of the Year in 2024.

Our bars are where guests, locals and staff all end up. We need one leader to run two of them: the Lobby Bar, the social center of the hotel, and The Gutter, our bowling and billiards game room. Both stay busy and both run late.

What you’ll do

• Lead the bar teams at both venues, including bar leads, bartenders, barbacks and prep
• Be on the floor supporting the crew and engaging with guests
• Own the guest experience and fix problems before guests have to ask
• Manage scheduling, ordering, inventory, labor and costs
• Hire, train and coach your team
• Keep the drinks sharp, consistent and fun

What we’re looking for

• A real leader who loves hospitality and takes care of people
• Strong cocktail and bar operations knowledge
• Calm under pressure, direct with your team, and fair
• Available nights, weekends and holidays

What you’re walking into

This is a demanding job in a busy hotel, with late nights and weekends. In return you get real ownership of two great bars and a team that cares.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at The Lafayette Hotel?
• What in your background makes you a strong candidate for this opportunity?

Work Location: In person