Bar Manager

We are searching for a committed, proactive bar manager who enjoys working in an exciting, fast-paced environment while promoting growth of the business by ensuring that patrons are receiving excellent drinks, food, and service. You should also be able to work with diverse personalities and diffuse tense situations.

In order to succeed as a bar manager, you should be observant and have the ability to think critically and efficiently. You should be a skilled communicator with excellent problem solving, observation, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of latin beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails is a must. Ability to participate in drink menu building and execution to entice customers and drive up sales is required.

Bar Manager Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and supervising of bar staff.

• Managing bar inventory.

• Ordering stock needed behind the bar.

• Have knowledge of most common craft cocktails, ei. old fashion, manhattan, martini, mojito, caipirinha, negroni, etc.

• Provide excellent service to guests.

• Maintain quality and safety controls.

• Working with diverse personalities both on the staff and guests on the other side of the bar.

• Planning and taking part in promotional events.

• Diffusing tense situations between patrons or staff members to prevent possible safety or legal issues and alerting management to remove unruly persons, if needed.

• Maintaining a fun, safe atmosphere for patrons.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.

• Knowledge of latin beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails.

• Food and drink pairing.

• Ability to make a drink menu that appeals to our guests and is in line with our theme.

• Minimum of 3 years experience bartending. One or more years of bar managing is a huge plus.

• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to diffuse tense situations and resolve conflicts.

• Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Effectively delegate responsibilities and maximize resources.

• Decisiveness.

• Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced, stressful environment.