This a rare opportunity to join the food and beverage team at La Fonda and lead the Bell Tower, La Fonda's iconic Rooftop bar experience. This role is ideal for a creative, passionate, hands on leader, who thrives in energetic environments.
100 E. San Francisco Street
Santa Fe,
NM
87501
Medical and dental benefits. 401K. Meals. Profit sharing.
This a rare opportunity to join the food and beverage team at La Fonda and lead the Bell Tower, La Fonda's iconic Rooftop bar experience. This role is ideal for a creative, passionate, hands on leader, who thrives in energetic environments.
Bell Tower Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly polished Bar Manager to oversee our signature rooftop lounge. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, cultivating exceptional teams, and delivering a consistently elevated and memorable guest experience. This is full time position within the La Fonda food and beverage dept.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Oversight:
• Lead all daily operations for both bar venues, ensuring seamless service execution and adherence to brand standards
• Establish and maintain SOPs for service, opening/closing procedures, safety, and compliance
• Oversee bar flow, service pacing, and guest engagement during high-volume periods
• Partner with senior leadership on concept execution, menu evolution, and experiential programming
Team Leadership & Development:
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor supervisory and leadership-level team members
• Develop a strong management bench through coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing training
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and hospitality excellence
• Conduct regular evaluations
Scheduling, Payroll & Labor Management:
• Create and manage all staff schedules for both venues, balancing service needs with labor efficiency
• Oversee payroll accuracy, timekeeping compliance, and labor cost controls
• Monitor staffing levels and proactively adjust for seasonality, events, and volume shifts
Guest Experience & Brand Standards:
• Champion a high-touch, distinctive guest experience that reflects the uniqueness of each bar concept
• Lead by example on the floor, engaging guests and resolving service issues with discretion and professionalism
• Ensure consistency in service style, ambiance, music, presentation, and overall vibe
• Uphold brand storytelling and experiential elements that set the venues apart
Qualifications & Experience:
• 5–7+ years of progressive bar or lounge management experience, preferably in upscale or luxury environments
• Proven success managing high-volume operations while maintaining elevated service standards
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring supervisors and manager
Personal Attributes:
• Polished, professional presence with a genuine passion for hospitality
• Strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture operational mindset
• Creative, adaptable, and comfortable launching or refining new concepts
Work for the best hotel in Santa Fe!
La Fonda on the Plaza, an independent hotelier, is occasionally seeking quality, dedicated people to join a great team. Located on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, La Fonda has a reputation as a great work environment and currently employs a very loyal staff. We offer full time employee benefits that include vacation, 401K, health and life insurance and an annual profit sharing bonus. We embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be his or her best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.
Vibrant decor and authentic New Mexican architecture intermingle with indulgent amenities. Each of our 180 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites present an opportunity to experience the elegance of our property, boasting original artwork and hand-crafted furniture and luxury amenities.