Bar Manager

Blaze Pizza is a dynamic and rapidly growing fast-casual pizza restaurant known for its commitment to exceptional quality and lightning-fast service. Founded with the vision to revolutionize the pizza dining experience, Blaze Pizza prides itself on using fresh, made-from-scratch dough, healthful and artisanal ingredients, and a blazing hot oven to deliver perfectly cooked pizzas in just 180 seconds. The brand combines the creativity of a dedicated culinary team led by Executive Chef Bradford Kent, affectionately known as "The Pizza Whisperer," with a streamlined assembly line process that ensures each pizza is tailored to customer preferences, whether inventive or classic. Blaze Pizza’s dedication to quality and speed has earned it a loyal customer base and positioned it as a prominent player in the fast-casual dining industry. The company culture at Blaze Pizza is centered around innovation, teamwork, and a passion for delivering an extraordinary dining experience with every order. This inventive approach not only delivers great food but also fosters an encouraging environment for staff to grow and excel professionally.

The Bar Manager role at Blaze Pizza is designed for a seasoned hospitality professional who will oversee and elevate the beverage operations alongside food service to ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable bar management. This salaried position offers a competitive pay range from $62,400 to $80,000 per year and comes with a host of benefits including paid time off, 401(k) plans, and medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees. The Bar Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of bar service by managing daily operations, monitoring cash procedures, and keeping the bar well-stocked with necessary supplies. A significant part of the role involves leadership responsibilities; the Bar Manager is expected to lead and inspire the bar team, fostering a positive work environment while working closely with senior management to communicate opportunities and operational issues in real time.

Further responsibilities include developing a high-end cocktail program that incorporates local and seasonal ingredients, ensuring cleanliness and organization of the bar area, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local licensing requirements. The ability to hire, train, and sometimes terminate bar staff is essential to maintaining the right team culture and ensuring excellent customer service and profitability. Moreover, the Bar Manager will oversee weekly liquor costs and inventory control to maintain budgetary discipline. This role is ideal for individuals who are flexible with schedules, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have hands-on experience in food and beverage preparation and service within the hospitality industry. Joining Blaze Pizza means becoming part of a forward-thinking company that prioritizes quality, customer satisfaction, innovation, and dedicated teamwork to keep cooking up success.