Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Hyatt Regency Times Square is perfectly located in the heart of Times Square excitement, situated directly on Broadway between 48th and 49th Streets. This iconic, ultra-modern, full-service hotel is surrounded by Broadway theaters and close to world-famous shopping and sightseeing. The hotel has 795 modern, newly renovated guestrooms. 

The Bar Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising all aspects of bar operations and beverage outlets, while maintaining a profitable operation and high quality products and service levels.  He/she is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high. 

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. 

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. 

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. 

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. 

• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. 

• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. 

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. 

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags. 

• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. 

• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. 

• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. 

• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. 

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. 

• Perform other duties as requested by management. 

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. 

Education & Experience:   

1. At least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field. 

1. High school diploma required. 

1. College course work in related field helpful. 

• Previous supervisory responsibility required. 

• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations. 

Physical requirements: 

• Long hours sometimes required. 

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. 

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. 

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. 

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. 

• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. 

• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. 

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. 

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags. 

• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. 

• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. 

• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. 

• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. 

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. 

• Perform other duties as requested by management. 

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. 

Fundamental Requirements: 

• Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees. 

• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of beverage operations and outlets.