Bar Restaurant Manager

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

The Bar Manager plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the restaurant, assisting in managing personnel, ensuring exceptional service standards, and maintaining a high-quality guest experience. You will work closely with Management to oversee all aspects of operations, including sales, service, health & sanitation, and product quality. As a Bar Manager, you will help guide the team, ensure proper training, and contribute to achieving financial and operational goals. The role will have a strong emphasis on sales generation and promoting the bar.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Generation

Develop and implement sales-driven promotions

Collaborate with marketing to generate, promote, and lead events and activations in the space

Foster customer loyalty and brand recognition in the area

Reinforce existing and develop new partnership opportunities

Leverage social media and digital platforms to expand the reach to new and uncaptured customer bases

Operations Support & Team Leadership

Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.

Maintain high standards of hospitality and service at all times

Participate in daily staff meetings

Assist in the hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of team members.

Participate in team development by coaching employees and promoting a positive and collaborative work environment

Ensure adherence to company policies

Help with the execution of operational procedures for both front-of-house and back-of-house staff

Sales & Service

Help implement and execute marketing, promotional, and event strategies to increase guest engagement and drive sales

Support the management of the restaurant’s beverage program, assisting in inventory tracking and ordering processes

Ensure consistent service standards are maintained across both front-of-house and back-of-house operations

Assist in the setup, execution, and post-event follow-up for restaurant events

Support guest outreach efforts and manage any service recovery actions needed to maintain customer satisfaction

Health & Sanitation

Assist in ensuring that all team members are properly certified and adhere to health and safety guidelines

Support the General Manager in maintaining health and safety compliance, including coordinating with pest control and reporting any issues promptly.

Inventory & Financials

Assist inventory tracking, ordering, and receiving

Assist financial tracking efforts reviewing performance against budgeted goals

Benefits:

Competitive salary with bonus incentives tied to sales generation and event management.

Health, dental, and vision benefits.

Opportunities for professional growth within the company.

Employee discounts and other perks.

Requirements

4+ years of bar management experience

2+ years of bar promoting and event management experience preferred

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused mindset

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Proficient with restaurant management systems (Toast, 7Shifts, etc.) and Google Suite

Must be ServSafe certified (or willingness to obtain certification)

Salary Description

$70,000-105,000+