The Bar Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for managing bar inventory, supply & standards as well as the bar team. With oversight from the General Manager and Beverage Director, the Bar Manager oversees all day to day beverage functions & operations including marketing initiatives, staff scheduling, training and execution, cost control and driving top line revenue as continual focus. Additionally, the Bar Manager actively participates in managing the daily operations of the venue as a whole.

Outcomes 

Drive service standards for Bar Department 

• Accuracy and consistency encompassing all things beverage 
• Trainings for both new and current staff 
• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost  
• Ensure steps of service are being met and executed by all bar staff
• Communicate menu changes, updates, and specials to bar staff as well as management 

Day to Day Beverage Management 

• Responsibility of liquor room; all items going in and out, protection, as well as organization 
• Assisting staff in constant growth and learning by company standards 
• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost, comp, voids, spills on a nightly basis 
• Communicate any staffing changes needed or unexpected staffing changes to management team 
• Correspond any 86’d items to management 
• Cleanliness and organization of bar and liquor room 
• Make sure that opening and closing duties are being completed 
• Schedules for Bartenders and Barbacks 

Ensure brand standards are maintained 

• Ensure correct product is being used as specified by Beverage Director and on menu
• Relay any changes on menu to management and staff 
• Proper back bar and well placement of spirits 
• Oversee preparation of cocktails, making sure the right measurements and ingredients are being used.
• Help push staff incentive programs 

Manage Inventory and Labor 

• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost 
• Perform monthly inventory 
• Inventory organization 
• Ordering and receiving process 
• Ensure safekeeping of invoices 
• Staff scheduling 
• Awareness of breaks and overtime

 Qualifications

• 3 -5 years in a management or supervisory role preferably in a full service restaurant
• Previous work in the hospitality industry; have a passion for service and understand what is needed to provide a high level of hospitality
• Strong knowledge in cocktails, spirits and wine
• Can lead and deliver a high performance team environment
• Organized and detail-oriented & strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer skills required.
• Capable of working overtime, weekends, evenings, and special events as needed.
• Knowledge of the industry and relevant health and safety regulations. Current manager handler card preferred
• Leadership skills and ability to make decisions quickly and under pressure

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, and frequently lift and bend from the waist
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• This position requires frequent use of hands and arms in repetitive motions
• Regularly required to handle alcoholic beverages
• High school diploma or GED is preferred

The Bar Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for managing bar inventory, supply & standards as well as the bar team. With oversight from the General Manager and Beverage Director, the Bar Manager oversees all day to day beverage functions & operations including marketing initiatives, staff scheduling, training and execution, cost control and driving top line revenue as continual focus. Additionally, the Bar Manager actively participates in managing the daily operations of the venue as a whole.

Outcomes 

Drive service standards for Bar Department 

• Accuracy and consistency encompassing all things beverage 
• Trainings for both new and current staff 
• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost  
• Ensure steps of service are being met and executed by all bar staff
• Communicate menu changes, updates, and specials to bar staff as well as management 

Day to Day Beverage Management 

• Responsibility of liquor room; all items going in and out, protection, as well as organization 
• Assisting staff in constant growth and learning by company standards 
• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost, comp, voids, spills on a nightly basis 
• Communicate any staffing changes needed or unexpected staffing changes to management team 
• Correspond any 86’d items to management 
• Cleanliness and organization of bar and liquor room 
• Make sure that opening and closing duties are being completed 
• Schedules for Bartenders and Barbacks 

Ensure brand standards are maintained 

• Ensure correct product is being used as specified by Beverage Director and on menu
• Relay any changes on menu to management and staff 
• Proper back bar and well placement of spirits 
• Oversee preparation of cocktails, making sure the right measurements and ingredients are being used.
• Help push staff incentive programs 

Manage Inventory and Labor 

• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost 
• Perform monthly inventory 
• Inventory organization 
• Ordering and receiving process 
• Ensure safekeeping of invoices 
• Staff scheduling 
• Awareness of breaks and overtime

 Qualifications

• 3 -5 years in a management or supervisory role preferably in a full service restaurant
• Previous work in the hospitality industry; have a passion for service and understand what is needed to provide a high level of hospitality
• Strong knowledge in cocktails, spirits and wine
• Can lead and deliver a high performance team environment
• Organized and detail-oriented & strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer skills required.
• Capable of working overtime, weekends, evenings, and special events as needed.
• Knowledge of the industry and relevant health and safety regulations. Current manager handler card preferred
• Leadership skills and ability to make decisions quickly and under pressure

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, and frequently lift and bend from the waist
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• This position requires frequent use of hands and arms in repetitive motions
• Regularly required to handle alcoholic beverages
• High school diploma or GED is preferred