Job Description

Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire beverage program and bar team to ensure optimal staff/guest experience and budget is achieved. The Bar Manager will promote and grow the bar standards, hire and train bar staff, and ensure that members and guests receive top quality drinks and service. The Bar Manager will also manage inventory, plan promotional events, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, maintain current licenses and update vendor contracts, create schedules, and set business objectives to increase profits and maximize member / guest satisfaction.

Responsible for maintaining and delivering consistent results and opportunities to increase sales, manage costs in accordance with budget, and better the member experience. This role is held by a manager that is observant and can think critically and efficiently. They are a skilled communicator with excellent problem solving, observational, and interpersonal skills; this role has a passion for all things beverage!

• Recruiting, hiring, training and managing employees
• Making employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage
• Resolving conflicts and supporting a positive customer experience
• Ensuring employees adhere to local, state and federal regulations for alcohol service, safety and food handling
• Monitoring daily operations, including cash handling and restocking
• Ordering alcohol, food and supplies and building vendor relationships
• Creating and maintaining an inventory management system
• Overseeing marketing and promotional activities
• Managing the budget and financial documentation

Requirements

• Strong leadership and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal safety and compliance standards, such as those enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Ability to enforce policies, resolve conflicts and de-escalate tense situations
• Technical proficiency in point-of-sale (POS) and inventory management software
• Understanding of beer, wine, cocktails and mixology techniques
• Familiarity with business accounting and budget management
• Knowledge of the target audience for promotions and marketing

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.