[header] How to be a bar manager [title] Understand the business. [step] Part of being an effective bar manager is having a full understanding of the business. Knowing what it takes for a bar to be successful will help you best direct your staff, menu, bar function, and focus your efforts overall. 
Even though you are technically a manager you should be ready to understand how every thing in the bar business comes together. [substeps] Understand each role that your staff plays.