General Manager - Rickhouse

General Manager

Located in the heart of the Financial District of San Francisco, Rickhouse is inspired and built from old whiskey barrels, staves, and original charred brick from pre-1906 earthquake. If you have a background in and a passion for leading and managing teams, the General Manager position at Rickhouse may be right for you.

We are looking for someone with prior managerial experience in a busy bar, hotel, or restaurant, but other work history may be considered with appropriate managerial experience. Working evenings and weekends is required, the standard work week is Tuesday through Saturday, regular bartending shifts are not required but recommended.

The General Manager is ultimately responsible for all bar operations. You should be able to work independently, effectively communicate managerial objectives, effectively complete detail-oriented administrative tasks, and manage a team in a fair manner. Success in this position requires speedy completion of administrative duties and strong attention to detail.

The General Manager will report directly to the Operations Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all bar operations within the bar
• Maintain inventory controls and purchase approved products weekly
• Determine employees' schedules and manage labor costs
• Create cocktail menus under the direction of the Beverage Director
• Ensure bar is well-stocked and clean
• Work with facilities team to ensure that the bar stays in good operating order
• Track customer behavior and sales
• Liaise with and respond to the events team for events booked within the bar
• Direct operations within the bar for special events as set forth by contracts signed by the events team
• Appropriately delegate tasks to staff
• Manage a team of bartenders and barbacks in a fair and productive manner
• Hire, train, promote, and, when necessary, discipline staff
• Liaise with marketing team on campaigns, social media, branding, publicity
• Regular bartending shifts are not required but recommended

Qualifications

Benefits

Please send your cover letter and resume to apply. Resumes without a cover letter stating why you're interested and why you might be a good member of our team will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!

Future Bars Group is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. Future Bars Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV / AIDS status, weight, height, marital status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law. This position not valid for visa sponsorship.