Bar Manager

Effectively supervises and manages all bar operations in order to create the Best Corner Bar in Town. Develops a team of bartenders that deliver the speed of service and accurately prepared mixed beverages at all times. Delivers the exceptional Guest experience through responsible alcohol service. Controls beverage costs, production, labor and manages beverage quality. Optimizes profits by increasing sales through local marketing campaigns that drive Guest traffic.

• Local Marketing/Promotions Drives sales through utilizing local marketing initiatives as outlined in bar manuals and operational playbooks.
• Identifies operational opportunities to build sales and control costs; develop and implement plans to address opportunities.
• Is knowledgeable of competitors' bar initiatives to remain competitive in your market.
• Works with bartenders and other key employees to promote local events and promotions.
• People Development Staffs, trains and develops hourly Team Members through ongoing feedback and coaching, the establishment of performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews on a regular basis.
• Ensures all newly hired Team Members follow and complete their appropriate training plan, including required paper and electronic paperwork (tip credit notices included where applicable).
• Coaches and develops talent.
• Elevates staff morale and sets an example of proper business conduct.
• Maintains an accurate and up-to-date manpower plan of staffing needs. Prepares schedules and ensures that areas of responsibility are staffed properly for all shifts.
• Day in the Life (Daily Roles)
  Manages operations during scheduled shifts that include daily decision-making, staff support, Guest interaction, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality, and cleanliness.
• Proactively runs a shift and anticipates Guest needs.
• Frequently interacts with Guests to ensure they receive the Fridays Service Style experience; follow up on any issues and complaints they may have.
• Operations and Systems Ensures beverage quality by maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, sanitation of food products.
• Carefully observes bar operations and addresses any issues out of alignment promptly and directly.
• Demonstrates responsibility for purchasing, receiving and storing beverage products, an inspection of local suppliers, use of correct products and proper par levels to minimize beverage waste and optimize total beverage cost.
• Manages inventory efficiently, accurately, and in a cost-effective manner.
• Understands all bar equipment operations and preventive maintenance.
• Ensures that the restaurant and staff are set up for an outstanding shift; from product, to equipment, to ambiance.
• In the absence of the General Manager and as acting Manager on Duty, oversees the entire restaurant operation.
• Ensure proper security procedures are in place to protect Team Members, Guests and Company assets.

• Guest relations issues
• Vendor related issues
• Employee relations decisions with General Managers input
• Ensures all Team Members adhere to recipe standards
• Influences:
  Team Member hiring
• Team Member terminations
• Sales and service objective strategies
• Overall FOH Quality of Operations

• Guest satisfaction scores meet/exceed company standards
• Quality of Operations and Execution
• Grow sales to meet or exceed annual sales budget
• Meeting Beverage cost, waste, and variance budget
• Meeting Labor Budget
• Meeting or exceeding requirements for Ecosure Audit scores for the year
• Team Member turnover meets company requirements

• College coursework with Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 6 months of restaurant management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of bar experience, with extensive knowledge of bar operations.
• Prior experience in purchasing and production
• Must be able to walk and stand during entire shift (up to 10 hours based on scheduled shift)
• Frequent bending and stooping required
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. (including the maneuvering of beer kegs within the beer cooler)
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise

• Effectively identifies and evaluates the talent for the bar in order to select individuals that exhibit pride, passion and personality and build top performing teams.
• Proactively identifies strong bar candidates and "sells" Fridays in order to get the best talent on board.
• Utilizes selection tools and processes as guidelines to effectively assess and hire the right people for the team.
• Supports selection decisions by identifying high potential within the team in order to maximize internal promotes.
• Identifies great talent based on diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities as well as common passion for mixology.
• Understands where individual talent can be best utilized; matches the right people with the right job.
• Knows who top performers are and takes the necessary steps to…