Bar/Floor Manager

San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

employee discount

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Job Description

Our establishment is a full-service casual dining restaurant known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to quality customer experiences. We pride ourselves on a dynamic menu featuring craft cocktails, local wines, and craft beers, combined with exceptional culinary offerings. Our team is dedicated to creating not just a meal but a memorable dining experience. With a focus on a high-paced and high customer demand environment, we maintain rigorous standards in safety, sanitation, and facility upkeep, ensuring a welcoming and clean space for both guests and staff.\n\nThe Bar & Floor Manager role is an integral leadership position within our restaurant. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional with 2 to 5 years of full service casual dining management experience. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of restaurant operations, including hands-on expertise in craft cocktails, local wine, craft beer, culinary practices, safety, sanitation, HR functions, facility maintenance, and superior customer service skills. The manager will orchestrate all elements of the bar and dining floor, ensuring a seamless, efficient, and elevated guest experience. This is a full-time role offering an annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in bar management or related supervisory roles such as assistant manager, team lead, or shift supervisor, enabling them to effectively lead staff members and oversee operational demands. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, creating drink menus, monitoring customer behavior and sales trends, budget management, and delegating tasks. The manager will also oversee event planning, vendor relationships, staff training, and performance evaluation. Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and restaurant management platforms like TOAST and OpenTable is essential. The role demands a leader who is calm under pressure, able to de-escalate conflicts, and skilled in motivating a diverse team. Our supportive work environment offers employee discounts, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and comprehensive training to foster professional growth. This position requires presence on-site to directly manage daily operations and interact with both staff and guests, ensuring top-tier service delivery.

Job Requirements

2 to 5 years of experience in full service casual dining restaurant operations
Prior experience in bar management or related supervisory roles such as assistant manager, team lead, or shift supervisor
Proven ability to manage inventory and maintain drink recipe documentation
Experience with budget management and cost monitoring
Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and restaurant management platforms
Strong leadership and staff management skills
Ability to work in high-paced, high customer demand environments
Excellent communication and delegation skills
Capability to handle large party bookings and special events
Comfort with technology platforms including Google Drive, TOAST, and OpenTable

Job Qualifications

Accomplished mixologist
Excellent multitasking ability
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective interpersonal relationship skills
Attention to detail
Strong leadership ability
Excellent organizational skills
Superior customer service skills
Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to de-escalate tense interactions
Good judgment and creativity
Proficiency with hospitality and sales technology platforms
Facility with math
Enthusiasm and high energy

Job Duties

Maintains inventory
Creates drink menus
Ensures the bar is well-stocked and clean
Tracks customer behavior and sales
Maintains budget and monitors costs
Maintains drink recipe documentation
Oversees planning for special events
Appropriately delegates tasks to staff
Selects and purchases liquor and other supplies
Oversees staff including bartenders, servers, and supporters
Initiates and maintains vendor relationships
Uses point-of-sale tracking technology and restaurant management platforms
Conducts internal promotions and incentive contests
Ensures adequate staffing levels during peak times
Handles large party bookings in coordination with party planners
Coordinates maintenance and execution of Google Drive, TOAST, and OpenTable
Responsible for training and development of employees
Evaluates employee needs and ensures labor pool qualification
Overall responsibility for dining room operations including staffing, training, cleanliness, supply, and service area organization
Manages personal administration, payroll, guest relations, and employee reviews