Bar Manager

Type : Full-time, Exempt

Reporting to : General Manager and Assistant General Manager

Pay : From $70,000 per Year

As the Bar Manager at Drake's Brewing Co., the candidate will be responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing service, guest experience, and atmosphere for all indoor and outdoor bar spaces. This individual must be able to multitask, delegate, and motivate. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the operational structure of the Dealership, strong leadership skills, and creative problem-solving capability. The candidate will report to the Assistant General Manager with added direction and coordination with the General Manager regarding observations, recommendations, and solutions to operational issues. 40-50 hours per week will be expected.

Responsibilities

Service

• Conduct pre-shifts with FOH staff, preparing them for expectations of the day
• Ensure excellent customer service and guest experience through awareness, knowledge, and compassion
• Coordinate with Leadership Team, and communicate vital info to the FOH team
• Floor-manage during peak periods and events, ensuring a positive experience for all guests through supervision of all aspects of service
• Confirm the quality of food and beverages through taste tests, visual inspection, and intake of guest feedback
• Pouring beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages responsibly and properly in order to ensure the highest quality of product and the highest level of responsibility
• Ensure lighting, music, and indoor temperatures are appropriate for best guest experience
• Help oversee the maintenance of the physical appearance of the venue – both internally and externally
• Monitor and manage Bar labor costs vs revenue for each day
• Control liabilities such as underage drinking, overconsumption, and employee and guest safety

Bar

Administrative

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Competencies

Successfully manages more than one competing task at a time; understands how to shift priorities in order to achieve goals

Uses time productively and effectively; stays focused by using time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues / distractions from interfering with task / project completion; ensures that high-priority work is accomplished within established deadlines

Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations

Thorough when performing work & conscientious about all details

Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others

Sets a positive example by following all policies and exhibiting integrity. Treats all staff members with respect and helps coach and motivate the team to contribute to an environment of equity and inclusion

Possesses the key skill of being ready for anything and handles conflicts of any sort with a calm, self-aware, and measured demeanor

Remains flexible and durable in high-stress situations. Maintains a positive attitude in all situations and develops an environment that encourages team members to do the same

Makes good decisions by ensuring that all direction given is fair, honest, and defensible

Presents information clearly, concisely, and logically. Practices radical candor – maintains open, direct, and honest communication with all levels of employees. Able to draw logical conclusions from text, and 'reads between the lines' to find underlying meaning

Internally motivated to stay focused, knowledgeable, and committed to providing the best possible guest experience. Interested in learning about all aspects of craft beer.

How to Apply

Send us your resume and a cover letter. Please make sure the position you're applying for is in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.

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