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American Social

Bar Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and development programs
flexible scheduling

Job Description

American Social is a renowned bar and restaurant concept that prides itself on delivering a unique and vibrant dining experience. Known for its inviting atmosphere, exceptional beverage selection, and high standards of hospitality, American Social has positioned itself as a leader in the bar and restaurant industry. This establishment blends high-volume operational efficiency with an upscale yet approachable vibe, making it a popular destination for guests seeking top-tier service and memorable social gatherings. With a focus on quality, innovation, and community engagement, American Social continuously strives to elevate the guest experience and set new benchmarks in the hospitality sector. The... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of management experience in a bar focused full service, high-volume restaurant
  • strong communication skills
  • leadership experience
  • proficiency with back office and POS systems
  • knowledge of P and L analysis
  • advanced organizational skills
  • must be Serv Safe certified
  • knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • ability to work nights and weekends
  • ability to work 12 plus hour shifts
  • able to transport items up to 30 pounds
  • able to remain in stationary position for up to 4 hours during work shift
  • fluent in English
  • authorized to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Five years manager experience in a bar focused full service, high-volume restaurant
  • strong communication and leadership skills
  • experience with back office and POS systems such as Restaurant 365, Hot Schedules, Micros
  • proficient in P and L analysis and various reporting
  • advanced organizational skills
  • bilingual is a plus
  • hospitality degree is a plus such as associates, bachelors, certificates
  • Serv Safe certified
  • strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • authorized to work in the United States

Job Duties

  • Sources, hires, leads, coordinates, coaches, and directs all bartenders and barbacks
  • maintains a high level of guest satisfaction and reacts instantly to anything less than a 5 star experience
  • trains and validates new bartenders and barbacks, as well as provides ongoing training and coaching to all existing team members
  • schedules bartenders and barbacks to budget for proper coverage and effectiveness based on performance
  • oversees beverage cost and runs costs to goal or better
  • performs accurate inventories and clearly communicates beverage cost to leadership
  • manages controllable costs to goal and is responsible for the overall bar and beverage P and L results
  • produces action plans to achieve desired results and hit all financial goals when opportunities arise
  • places orders for liquor, beer, wine, and various bar related items based on pars and business trends
  • places orders for bar smallwares and glassware based on pars
  • holds regular department meetings for training and development
  • holds team accountability to policies and procedures set forth by American Social
  • keeps a clear line of communication within the team including managers, chefs, and the director of operations
  • responsible for implementing and holding strict standards for safety and sanitation as well as overall bar organization and storage
  • understands seasonal and local business trends and creates accurate projections allowing for proper planning of budgets, labor, and beverage costs
  • meets with beverage distributors and suppliers to leverage pricing and promotional opportunities
  • reviews all beverage related reports, follows up on issues, and communicates opportunities within the team
  • manages the beverage and bar related back office accounting and scheduling systems
  • performs ready for revenue and quality checks to ensure the restaurant is properly set, food is properly prepared, equipment is functioning, staffing is correct, and are set up for successful shifts
  • works directly with the event coordinator on all events, parties, and catering
  • works with marketing on executing PR events often representing American Social at these events
  • holds team members to the proper image and appearance guidelines including proper hygiene
  • monitors guest satisfaction measurements including yelp and other reputation management as one tool to identify successes and challenges

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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