About this role
General Manager
We’re looking for a strong, hands-on General Manager to take ownership of a neighborhood bar in the La Crosse area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced bar operator or bartender/manager who knows how to take control of a room, build relationships with regulars, and create a fun, safe, well-run atmosphere.
This is not a desk job. We need someone with presence, confidence, and personality who can be the “mayor of the bar” while still holding customers and employees accountable.
What You’ll Get:
- $1,000/week base salary ($52K annually)
- Approximately $20K–$25K additional earning potential in tips
- Total earning potential around $70K–$75K+
- Four bartending/management shifts per week
- Additional management hours for ordering, scheduling, inventory, and operations
- Small team of approximately 5–8 employees
- Autonomy to truly take ownership of the operation
- No kitchen headaches — Heggie’s pizzas only
What You’ll Do
- Run the day-to-day operation of the bar
- Bartend approximately four shifts per week and build relationships with regulars
- Set the tone for a fun, welcoming, safe neighborhood-bar environment
- Confidently handle difficult customers and enforce house standards
- Hire, train, schedule, coach, and lead a small team
- Handle liquor ordering, inventory, cash controls, and basic cost management
- Keep the bar clean, stocked, organized, and running smoothly
- Drive local engagement and help grow the business
What We’re Looking For:
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Strong bar, bartending, or hospitality management experience
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Confident personality and strong presence
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Comfortable handling challenging situations and de-escalating customer issues
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Someone who isn’t afraid to enforce standards when necessary
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Highly reliable and able to work independently
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Strong knowledge of liquor operations and inventory
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Someone who can hit the ground running and run the bar like it’s their own
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If you’re an experienced bar operator who loves being behind the bar, knows how to build a loyal group of regulars, and has the confidence to take ownership of an operation, we want to talk to you.
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JOB ID: 180487