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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
401k
Employee Discounts
meal discounts
Professional Development

Job Description

American Social is a dynamic and high-energy bar and restaurant known for delivering exceptional hospitality and crafting memorable guest experiences. As a vibrant establishment in the food and beverage industry, American Social prides itself on maintaining a lively atmosphere that combines impeccable service with expert beverage management. With a commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and fostering a positive work environment, American Social stands out as a premier destination for guests seeking a 5-star dining and bar experience. Their team-centric approach ensures that every staff member is aligned with the brand's standards and values, creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • minimum high school diploma or equivalent
  • 5 years experience in bar management within a full service high volume restaurant
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • proficiency with restaurant pos and back office systems
  • ability to analyze financial reports and control costs
  • serv safe certification
  • ability to work nights weekends and 12 plus hour shifts
  • physical ability to transport items up to 30 pounds and remain stationary for extended periods
  • fluency in english with ability to read write and speak
  • willingness to maintain professional appearance and adhere to company policies
  • authorized to work in the united states

Job Qualifications

  • 5 years manager experience in a bar focused full service high volume restaurant
  • strong communication and leadership skills
  • experience with back office and pos systems restaurant 365 hot schedules micros etc
  • proficient in p&l analysis and various reporting
  • advanced organizational skills
  • bilingual is a plus
  • hospitality degree is a plus associates bachelors certificates etc
  • serv safe certified
  • strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
  • proficiency in microsoft office
  • must be authorized to work in the united states

Job Duties

  • Source hire lead coordinate coach and direct all bartenders and barbacks
  • maintain a high level of guest satisfaction and react instantly to anything less than a 5 star experience
  • train and validate new bartenders and barbacks as well as provide ongoing training and coaching to all existing team members
  • schedule bartenders and barbacks to budget for proper coverage and effectiveness based on performance
  • oversee beverage cost and run costs to goal or better by managing standards and holding bartenders and department managers accountable for results
  • perform accurate inventories and clearly communicate beverage cost to leadership
  • manage controllable costs to goal and be responsible for overall bar and beverage p&l results
  • produce action plans to achieve desired results and hit all financial goals when opportunities arise
  • place order for liquor beer wine and various bar related items based on pars and business trends
  • place order for bar smallwares glassware based on pars
  • hold regular department meetings for training and development
  • hold team accountability to policies and procedures set forth by american social
  • keep a clear line of communication within the team including managers chefs and the director of operations
  • implement and hold strict standards for safety and sanitation as well as overall bar organization and storage
  • understand seasonal and local business trends and create accurate projections allowing for proper planning of budgets labor and beverage costs
  • meet with beverage distributors and suppliers to leverage pricing and promotional opportunities
  • review all beverage related reports follow up on issues and communicate opportunities within the team
  • manage beverage and bar related back office accounting and scheduling systems
  • perform ready for revenue and quality checks to ensure the restaurant is properly set food is properly prepared equipment is functioning staffing is correct and set up for successful shifts
  • work directly with event coordinator on all events parties and catering
  • work with marketing on executing pr events often representing american social at these events
  • hold team members to proper image and appearance guidelines including proper hygiene
  • monitor 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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