Caf & Bar Manager, Concessions Peak New York

Caf & Bar Manager, Concessions

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Time off and much more!

The Caf & Bar Manager, Concessions is responsible for assisting the General Manager with the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the venue. The Caf & Bar Manager of Concessions aids the General Manager in overseeing every managerial, full-time and part-time position, and ensuring full compliance with state and federal labor laws, sanitation and food-related ordinances, and alcohol service regulations. Caf & Bar Manager of Concessions will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards, and will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, and promotion. Caf & Bar Manager of Concessions will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment.

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• To achieve operational and commercial success for the Observation Deck bar outlets.
• Drive revenue performance and maximize sales opportunities.
• Develop additional revenue streams including bar sales, promotional display changes, edge, activations, etc.
• To be fully versed in all duties within the Edge Bar operation to ensure smooth and efficient delivery proactively seeking improvements and reacting to challenges as they arise.
• Maintain a positive and active partnership with Edge, Event and Nightlife operations.
• Collaborate with edge marketing for special activations and events.
• Ensure the outlet is prepared and ready on time.
• Staffing levels are appropriately based on revenue forecasting and expected visitor ships.
• Bar/Spirits display features key products which are regularly re-filled and re-stocked in alignment with promotional campaigns and design.
• Timely customer service responds to orders by reducing waiting time, queues and cashing procedures.
• Quality Control of product to ensure that it meets standards.
• Report any alcohol service or other compliance issues to GM immediately.
• Ensure the work environment is safe and free from harassment or discrimination; immediately address all safety concerns, potential hazards, accidents or incidents.
• Relays safety/health issues to GM/BD immediately.
• Ability to obtain working knowledge of all existing concession locations: geographical locations, equipment, evacuation procedures, adjacent employee and guest areas and facility access.
• Collaborate with edge marketing, Events Director and Beverage Director to facilitate all necessary operations for edge and/or sponsor related activations and holiday promotions.
• Be fully versed in all aspects of culinary and technical equipment, applicable apps, POS and computers software programs as they relate to concessions operation.
• All menus and signage are in perfect condition: no spelling mistakes, accurate, all changes are reviewed and approved by GM/BD.
• Maintain all training materials, SOP and SOS documents.
• Be sufficiently conversant with the IT, Micros, Slack to be able to resolve any issues.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and cleaning schedules are followed.
• Ability to make sound business/operations decisions (i.e. regarding employee placement, staffing adjustments, and/or respond to technical, product or equipment challenges) quickly and under pressure.
• Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Education/working knowledge:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or greater in Culinary Management, Business Management, or related field; along with two or more years' experience in Concessions Management, other Food & Beverage Management, or related experience.
• Degree requirement may be substituted for four or more years' experience in Concessions Supervision, Food & Beverage Management or related position.
• Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft office, POS systems, timekeeping system.
• Nationally recognized food service sanitation training course certification preferred.
• Nationally recognized alcohol service training course certification preferred.
• 21+ years of age

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule:

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Exposure to cleaning materials
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment