
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $33,000.00 - $58,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
performance bonuses
Training and Development
Job Description
Our company is a well-established and popular dining establishment dedicated to providing an exceptional dining and beverage experience for our guests. As a reputable bar and restaurant, we pride ourselves in maintaining high-quality service standards, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring customer satisfaction. We operate within a dynamic hospitality industry where the focus on superior beverage quality, efficient service, and a welcoming ambiance is paramount to our success. We are currently seeking a skilled Bar Manager to join our team on a full-time basis with a competitive salary package reflecting the leadership and expertise required for this critical role.
The Bar Manager position is a crucial leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the bar's daily operations. This includes managing the staff to ensure smooth and efficient service, maintaining precise inventory control, ensuring compliance with alcohol regulations, and managing operational costs strategically. The role demands a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service while continuously monitoring guest satisfaction and developing innovative ways to enhance the overall dining experience. The Bar Manager will act as a key liaison between guests and staff, addressing any concerns promptly and fostering lasting positive relationships. They will also play a significant role in driving revenue growth by implementing sales strategies and maintaining an engaging and supportive work environment.
Responsibilities extend beyond customer interaction to include staff training and supervision, ensuring team members are knowledgeable about products, policies, and customer service standards. The Bar Manager also enforces sanitation and safety regulations, adheres to ServSafe Alcohol, Food, OSHA, and HACCP standards, and manages vendor and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries. Additionally, this role involves managing budgets, analyzing sales data to meet targets, controlling waste, overseeing opening and closing procedures, and contributing to a positive company culture by upholding policies and promoting a brand of excellence.
This role requires a dynamic individual who can motivate and mentor their team through coaching and performance feedback, consistently strives for operational excellence, and proactively manages any facility or maintenance issues in coordination with the General Manager. The Bar Manager is expected to blend strong leadership skills with practical hands-on management to uphold the highest standards of food and beverage service, customer satisfaction, and overall operational efficiency.
The Bar Manager position is a crucial leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the bar's daily operations. This includes managing the staff to ensure smooth and efficient service, maintaining precise inventory control, ensuring compliance with alcohol regulations, and managing operational costs strategically. The role demands a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service while continuously monitoring guest satisfaction and developing innovative ways to enhance the overall dining experience. The Bar Manager will act as a key liaison between guests and staff, addressing any concerns promptly and fostering lasting positive relationships. They will also play a significant role in driving revenue growth by implementing sales strategies and maintaining an engaging and supportive work environment.
Responsibilities extend beyond customer interaction to include staff training and supervision, ensuring team members are knowledgeable about products, policies, and customer service standards. The Bar Manager also enforces sanitation and safety regulations, adheres to ServSafe Alcohol, Food, OSHA, and HACCP standards, and manages vendor and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries. Additionally, this role involves managing budgets, analyzing sales data to meet targets, controlling waste, overseeing opening and closing procedures, and contributing to a positive company culture by upholding policies and promoting a brand of excellence.
This role requires a dynamic individual who can motivate and mentor their team through coaching and performance feedback, consistently strives for operational excellence, and proactively manages any facility or maintenance issues in coordination with the General Manager. The Bar Manager is expected to blend strong leadership skills with practical hands-on management to uphold the highest standards of food and beverage service, customer satisfaction, and overall operational efficiency.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Prior Front of House & Back of House Manager experience
- 3 plus years of restaurant experience
- Supervisory experience
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication
- Follows direction with focused attention
- Ability to positively motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards
- Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations
- Adhere to company uniform attire & appearance standards
- Completes all ongoing certifications/validations (LTO, new menu, etc.)
- Must possess proper food handler and alcohol dispensing certifications
- Can intelligently talk about beer, wine, & spirits
- Should have an aptitude for driving sales through cultivation of new guests and retention of current guests
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Prior Front of House & Back of House Manager experience
- 3 plus years of restaurant experience
- Supervisory experience
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication
- Ability to positively motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards
- Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations
- Must possess proper food handler and alcohol dispensing certifications
- Knowledgeable about beer, wine, & spirits
- Aptitude for driving sales through cultivation of new guests and retention of current guests
Job Duties
- Ensure consistent, high-quality beverages are served to customers
- Manage and track inventory to ensure adequate stock
- Create a welcoming environment for guests and maximize customer satisfaction
- Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
- Regularly review product quality and research new vendors
- Train and supervise bar staff so they are knowledgeable about product and policies
- Oversee the cleanliness of the bar area while being alert for possible health hazards and regulation violations
- Manage the restaurant's good image and suggest ways to improve it
- Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
- Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
- Continuously touch tables and get to know guests
- Train and develop team members to ensure competency and high standards of customer service
- Train, motivate, and mentor team members by providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to foster a positive work environment and promote employee development
- Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
- Adhere to ServSafe Alcohol, Food, OSHA, and HACCP standards
- Safeguard team members and facility by ensuring all Safety & Security Policies are adhered
- Maintain relationships with vendors/suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries
- Have a general understanding of budgets and how to analyze sales data to meet revenue goals while controlling cost from food waste and labor
- Assist General Managers in overseeing the proper handling of cash including accurate DSR, petty cash, and making bank deposits and logging all deposits using the Cash Deposit Log
- Manage day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including opening and closing procedures, staff scheduling, and shift management
- Uphold company policies, procedures, and values, promoting a positive brand image and culture of excellence among team members
- Monitor food and beverage preparation, presentation, and quality standards, ensuring compliance with recipes, portion sizes, and food safety regulations
- Ensure all facilities concerns are reported to the General Manager and submit maintenance/repairs through the proper channels
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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