Bar Manager | Exciting Growing Concept
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Bar Manager
Reports To: General Manager
Status: Full-Time, Salaried
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Bar Manager to lead and manage our bar operations at an upscale, high-volume restaurant. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bartending, staff management, and providing exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism. As a Bar Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the bar, including managing a team, curating an exceptional cocktail menu, ensuring inventory control, and fostering a memorable experience for guests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate bar staff to provide outstanding service while maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Guest Experience: Ensure an elevated, personalized guest experience by maintaining high standards of service, attentiveness, and professional interaction.
- Menu Development: Curate and manage an innovative, seasonal cocktail menu while staying ahead of industry trends and ensuring the drink offerings align with the restaurants brand and concept.
- Inventory Management: Oversee bar inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining proper stock levels while minimizing waste. Manage cost control to maximize profitability.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations, as well as alcohol service laws. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
- Financial Oversight: Manage bar budgets, track financial performance, and ensure profitability through responsible cost management, pricing, and maximizing sales.
- Event Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of private events, special occasions, and large group bookings, ensuring seamless beverage service.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the culinary team, restaurant management, and other departments to ensure a cohesive and exceptional dining experience.
- Problem Resolution: Address and resolve any guest complaints, staff conflicts, or operational issues promptly and professionally.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Bar Manager or in a leadership role in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or hospitality venue.
- Extensive knowledge of cocktails, wine, spirits, and beverage trends.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on building relationships and ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of bar inventory and cost control.
- Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant management software.
- Must be at least 21 years of age, with a valid alcohol service permit (where applicable).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Mixology or other relevant hospitality courses.
- Previous experience in an upscale or fine-dining restaurant setting.
- Ability to develop and implement staff training programs.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. as needed for inventory or bar stock.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience, with performance-based bonuses, full medical dental and vision as well as PTO.
#STSCompany DescriptionSuperior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.
Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.
Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.
Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.
Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.
Company Description
Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.