Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $40,800.00 - $66,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
volunteer opportunities
Positive work environment
Job Description
Dayton Live is a leading not-for-profit arts organization located in the heart of downtown Dayton. It stands as one of the city’s premier cultural institutions and is one of the largest real estate owners in the downtown area. Dayton Live is dedicated to enriching the community through the arts, offering a diverse range of performances and events annually. They present more than 300 performances each year catering to various interests and age groups, including touring Broadway shows, comedians, concerts, films, and family-friendly entertainment. The organization operates and maintains several renowned venues including the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, the PNC Arts Annex, and the Metropolitan Arts Center, which houses The Loft Theatre. Additionally, they own and operate The Arts Garage, further supporting the vibrant arts community in Dayton.
The Performance Bar Manager at Dayton Live plays a critical role in delivering exceptional food and beverage services across multiple venues. Reporting to the Director of Event Sales and Service, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and supervising concession and retail operations at locations such as the Schuster Center, Victoria Theater, Loft Theater, and PNC Arts Annex. The role ensures smooth inventory and quality control, manages staff and volunteer teams, and oversees the ordering and supply management necessary for successful event operations. This manager is also charged with maintaining and managing the point-of-sale system (Toast POS), training staff on proper cash handling procedures, and guaranteeing that all events, whether ticketed or private, receive accurate and timely food and beverage setups.
Additional duties include acting as a Bar Captain when needed, supporting the Food and Beverage team to ensure profitable and successful events, managing volunteer communication and retention through Better Impact volunteer software, and fostering a safe, positive, and teamwork-oriented work environment. This role requires developing and implementing ongoing training and development initiatives for employees. The Performance Bar Manager also manages operational equipment such as radios for key bar staff, maintains cleaning supply stocks to uphold health standards, and completes financial closing processes accurately and on time. The position demands a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to maintain high service quality, efficient operations, and a memorable guest experience. This is a dynamic role suited for candidates with food and beverage management experience in performance venues or similar environments. The employment type and salary are typically aligned with the not-for-profit sector and competitive within the local market. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Dayton’s thriving arts scene while developing a robust operational skill set in hospitality management within a culturally rich environment.
The Performance Bar Manager at Dayton Live plays a critical role in delivering exceptional food and beverage services across multiple venues. Reporting to the Director of Event Sales and Service, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and supervising concession and retail operations at locations such as the Schuster Center, Victoria Theater, Loft Theater, and PNC Arts Annex. The role ensures smooth inventory and quality control, manages staff and volunteer teams, and oversees the ordering and supply management necessary for successful event operations. This manager is also charged with maintaining and managing the point-of-sale system (Toast POS), training staff on proper cash handling procedures, and guaranteeing that all events, whether ticketed or private, receive accurate and timely food and beverage setups.
Additional duties include acting as a Bar Captain when needed, supporting the Food and Beverage team to ensure profitable and successful events, managing volunteer communication and retention through Better Impact volunteer software, and fostering a safe, positive, and teamwork-oriented work environment. This role requires developing and implementing ongoing training and development initiatives for employees. The Performance Bar Manager also manages operational equipment such as radios for key bar staff, maintains cleaning supply stocks to uphold health standards, and completes financial closing processes accurately and on time. The position demands a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to maintain high service quality, efficient operations, and a memorable guest experience. This is a dynamic role suited for candidates with food and beverage management experience in performance venues or similar environments. The employment type and salary are typically aligned with the not-for-profit sector and competitive within the local market. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Dayton’s thriving arts scene while developing a robust operational skill set in hospitality management within a culturally rich environment.
Job Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience managing a performance bar or food and beverage operation
- Work experience in the food industry is required
- Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personalities and successfully communicate with all levels inside the organization and outside clientele
- Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications
- Work experience in the food industry is required
- Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personalities and successfully communicate with all levels inside the organization and outside clientele
- Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills
- 2-4 years of experience managing a performance bar or food and beverage operation
Job Duties
- Provide support to the food and beverage team to provide profitable and successful events and serve as a bar captain when needed
- Assist with the creation and implementation of ongoing training, learning and development opportunities for employees
- Responsible for the volunteer communication, training, and retention including management of Better Impact volunteer software
- Foster an atmosphere of teamwork which promotes and ensures a safe and positive work environment for all employees
- Maintain Toast POS system to ensure that all revenue centers, registers, product codes, pricing and functionalities are accurate and operational during performances
- Develop, train, and execute proper cash handling procedures for all performance bars
- Ensure that the daily close process via the Toast system and the related accounting schedules are completed timely and accurately
- Ensure food and beverage setups for all events ticketed and private are accurate and timely
- Develop and manage the inventory for all performances to ensure preparedness and the best possible patron experience
- Order all products from approved vendors to maintain proper level of inventory
- Ensure that all radios are fully functional and available for Toast cashiers, bar captains and barbacks to use during each performance
- Manage cleaning supply needs rags, wipes, chemicals, etc. to maintain health standards
- Other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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