Bar Manager at Zim's Cafe Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Job Description

Zim's Cafe, located in Lexington, KY, is a vibrant and welcoming establishment known for its commitment to providing exceptional dining and bar experiences to its guests. As a well-established restaurant and bar, Zim's Cafe prides itself on delivering not only quality food and beverages but also outstanding customer service in a comfortable and friendly environment. The cafe caters to a diverse clientele, offering a broad selection of drinks including craft beers, wines, and unique cocktails. The atmosphere is designed to be both relaxing and lively, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Zim's Cafe emphasizes a culture of authenticity, excellence, and hospitality, which is reflected in every aspect of its operations. Its dedicated team works collaboratively to ensure every guest leaves with a memorable experience.

The Bar Manager role at Zim's Cafe is a leadership position that plays a crucial role in the daily operations of the bar area. The bar manager will be responsible for overseeing every aspect of the bar's supervision including resource management, stock control, staff coordination, and sales management. This role requires a highly skilled and experienced professional who can efficiently run the bar with meticulous attention to detail. The bar manager must maintain constant communication with both staff and customers to ensure exemplary standards of service. This includes greeting customers warmly, offering knowledgeable recommendations, assisting staff as needed, and ensuring every customer enjoys a great experience. In addition to customer service, the bar manager will monitor and analyze the bar’s financial performance, controlling costs and maximizing revenue.

Key responsibilities include managing inventory by conducting weekly bar stock counts, organizing products, ordering supplies, and maintaining relationships with vendors. The bar manager will submit month-end inventory reports to senior management and actively supervise bar staff by assigning duties, scheduling shifts, and facilitating staff training and development. Leadership skills will be essential to foster a culture of excellence, promote hospitality, and enforce safety and sanitation standards including responsible alcohol service certification among bartenders. Cost control is another critical aspect of the position, including tracking beverage costs, waste, and labor scheduling to ensure efficient operation. The bar manager is also expected to innovate by creating special programs, promoting creative drinks, and increasing beverage sales both within the bar and in other restaurant areas. This role requires someone who is reliable, organized, skilled in communication, and enthusiastic about building strong customer and staff relationships. Overall, the Bar Manager at Zim's Cafe plays a vital role in enhancing the guest experience and driving the bar's success within the restaurant’s dynamic environment.

Job Requirements

Five years equivalent experience in high volume, excellent bars or five years in Holly Hill Restaurant group in supporting roles
TIPS Alcohol Certification or the equivalent
Food Service Manager Certification
love of people and conversation
leadership skills
bartender certification is a plus
beer and wine certifications is a plus
bourbon certification is a plus
confidence
resourcefulness
organizational skills
verbal communication skills
excellent IT skills

Job Qualifications

Five years equivalent experience in high volume, excellent bars or five years in Holly Hill Restaurant group in supporting roles
TIPS Alcohol Certification or equivalent
Food Service Manager Certification
leadership skills
bartender certification is a plus
beer and wine certifications is a plus
bourbon certification is a plus
confidence
resourcefulness
organizational skills
verbal communication skills
excellent IT skills
love of people and conversation

Job Duties

Ensure positive guest service in all areas
respond to complaints and take appropriate action to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests
perform opening and closing duties for bar and restaurant
conduct bar inventory, stock products, and organize stock
count and record inventory weekly
order products effectively and efficiently on a weekly basis
manage relationships with vendors
receive orders and submit month-end valued inventory to GM, DOO, and COO
develop and supervise bar staff including table service
assign and distribute opening, prep, and closing duties among bar staff and ensure completion
maintain effective communication with all staff including explanation of drink specials to wait staff
schedule bar staff sidework and ensure completion each shift
recruit, hire, and train new bar staff in collaboration with GM
educate and promote all staff about beer, wine, and spirits
help create a culture of excellence and authentic hospitality
ensure bartenders are certified in safe and responsible alcohol service
enforce health, safety, and sanitation rules and standards
manage prime costs and know cost of goods of beverages
keep and track waste log
schedule labor appropriately
base purchases on strict inventory needs and help GM track weekly prime cost report
build bar sales through creative drinks, special programs, and consistent drink preparation
maintain excellent service standards
increase beverage sales in other restaurant areas through training and communication