Bar/Restaurant Manager - Granger's Restaurant & Bar

GRANGER'S RESTAURANT & BAR

BEVERAGE MANAGER: JOB DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION

Located in the heart of Houston’s museum district, Granger's is an upscale-casual neighborhood restaurant and bar that specializes in serving classic American cuisine alongside signature cocktails and carefully selected wines in a dining room filled with old-world charm and timeless décor.

Granger’s strives to create a comfortable atmosphere where our guests can focus on relaxing with friends and family, knowing that their every need will be thoughtfully taken care of. Everything on the menu is prepared from scratch and is elegantly presented.

Paying homage to both the family name and the incredibly diverse neighborhood in which owners Ryan and Josephine Granger have successfully operated two fast-casual concepts, Bodegas Tacos Shop and Fia’s Pizzeria, for the last 18 years, Granger’s aims to continue serving this historic area of Houston for years to come.

Granger's is looking for great people to lead its team. This is an extremely exciting time! We are looking for team members who embody our vision of a dining experience and are ready to help write the next chapter on this journey as food service leaders in the Houston Museum District.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$55,000 to $60,000 per year

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY:

Bonus Pay

BENEFITS:

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Employee Discount

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Follows daily manager’s agenda and opening and closing checklists for all departments.

Ensures restaurant appearance (inside and outside) is up to company standards prior to every shift.

Ensure bar appearance (in and out of guest view) is organized to maximize efficiency and regularly deep cleaned.

Assumes 100% responsibility for the restaurant’s liquor, beer, and wine program through the following means:

+ Oversee bar staff to ensure 100% recipe adherence on all specialty cocktails (components, measurements, glassware, and garnish)

+ Oversee all staff to ensure accurate pours on all liquor, beer, and wine

+ Oversee all FOH to ensure accuracy of all components of coffee and hot tea service. + Conduct a physical count of all liquor, beer, and wine on a weekly basis

+ Ensure the coffee, liquor, beer and wine program is operating at budgeted cost percentage.

+ Determine variance on a monthly basis; report to General Manager and Ownership on solutions for limiting the variance, and follow through with implementing the solutions

Conduct all coffee, liquor, beer, and wine ordering according to proper procedure:

+ Maintain good relationships with coffee, liquor, beer and wine reps

+ Continuously educate staff by organizing consistent pre-shift staff trainings either led by the Granger’s team or local reps.

+ Drive energy behind alcohol sales through creating regular in house contests for staff.

+ Ensure consistent pricing from vendors on all liquor, beer, coffee and wine products

+ Check all incoming orders to ensure the delivery matches the purchase orders

+ Act as decision maker for new products coming in

+ Work with Bar lead on training, cocktail development and wine features.

+ Track bar sales and monitor staff to look for opportunities for growth and increased efficiency

Assumes responsibility for their departments, making sure the bar schedule is done in accordance with the budget and ensuring the best coverage for 100% customer satisfaction.

Assures all staff training and development is performed correctly and thoroughly to ensure minimal staff turnover.

Assumes 100% responsibility for coaching new managers and all employees per shift in all departments following job descriptions, policies and procedures.

Assumes 100% responsibility for reviewing incoming FOH applications, conducting initial interviews according to company guidelines, and properly filling out the interview rating form, with a focus on the bar.

Assumes 100% responsibility for on-boarding GM approved FOH hourly hires.

Attend and participate in manager meetings..

Assumes 100% responsibility for operating the property in accordance with all state and local laws and ordinances.

Assumes 100% commitment to management, and continued employee training and development.

Assumes 100% responsibility that all receiving is physically accounted for at the price quoted for.

Assures that all staff training material including but not limited to: Employee Handbook, FOH Training Manuals by Position, and all policies and procedures are up to date.

Works in accordance with the accounting department, providing all accurate information needed to produce DSR’s, P&L’s, budget and payroll.

Work in accordance with TABC regulations

Assists the general manager with the planning and execution of all marketing strategies in a timely manner.

Works with the kitchen manager(s) and kitchen staff to assure 100% quality in our food product 100% of the time.

Is trained and able to train staff in all POS functions and all associated software.

Ensures 100% guest satisfaction during the shift.

Pledges to perform job functions while upholding company policy and procedures according to company operating policies manual.

REQUIRED TRAINING/ EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years as a manager at an upscale restaurant

Minimum of two years experience with a craft cocktail program

Must possess detailed knowledge of front and back of the house management

Must possess detailed knowledge of wine and spirits

Must be able to accurately cost drinks and track sales

Must be willing to work with local spirits representatives

Must be proficient in budgeting, excel, staff scheduling, interviewing, training, and shift supervision

Must have both the Texas Food Manager Certification and the TABC Seller Certification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Passion for food and beverage

Positive attitude, and solution oriented

Self-motivated and self-aware

Able to stand for 10 hours at a time

Able to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Takes initiative and has a sense of urgency

Available to work 50-55 hours a week

Available to work weekends

Able to lift 25 pounds

Good hearing for accurate communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Must be able to physically carry out the position requirements

Must be alert to all management, staff, and customer needs

Comfortable in public speaking roles

This position reports to General Manager.

HTX Restaurant Group was established in 2005 with the opening of its first restaurant, The Park Grill in the Houston Museum District. Shortly after, the Park Grill began catering its American food fare like breakfast buffets, casseroles, wraps, panini’s, sandwiches, salads, and soups into the Texas Medical Center.

Since then the HTX RG’s culinary team has grown and created several new food concepts, Bodegas Taco Shop and Fia's Pizzeria. These are both brick and mortar restaurants that offer unique menus to our dine-in guests as well as our catering customers. The key to all these concepts is the variety now offered to our neighbors and catering clientele.

The HTX Restaurant Group is looking for great Leaders! This is an extremely exciting time. We are looking for team members who embody our vision of a dining experience and are ready to help write the next chapter on this journey as food service leaders in the Houston Museum District.