General Manager - Local Edition

General Manager – Local Edition

Beneath Market St., in the depths of the historic Hearst Building lays the subterranean cocktail bar known as Local Edition. Inspired by the newspaper businesses of the 50s and 60s, you will find a sophisticated décor juxtaposed with vintage paper presses and clippings from the archives of San Francisco’s past. If you have a background in and a passion for leading and managing teams, the General Manager position at Local Edition may be a good fit for you. We are looking for people who have experience in a busy bar, hotel, or restaurant, but other work history may be considered with appropriate managerial experience. Working evenings and weekends may be required, the standard work week is Tuesday through Saturday.


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

• Create craft cocktail menus under the direction of the Beverage Director
• Oversee floor operations
• Manage entertainment booking
• Maintain inventory controls
• Determine employees’ schedules and manage labor costs
• Ensure bar is well-stocked and clean
• Track customer behavior and sales
• Maintain budget and monitor beverage costs
• Oversee planning for special events
• Liaise with the events team
• Appropriately delegate tasks to staff
• Purchase liquor and other supplies
• Oversee staff, including bartenders and barbacks
• Hire, train, promote, and, when necessary, discipline staff
• Provide input on décor and marketing, including social media and other forms of publicity

Qualifications

• Floor management experience
• Craft cocktail strong knowledge
• Experience in booking entertainment
• Record of critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Customer service focus
• Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms
• Familiarity with Craftable, Yelp Restaurant Manager, and Square for Restaurants is nice but not required
• Degree in business, management, hospitality, or equivalent is a plus

Benefits

• Potential to make 95K - 140K/year; compensation paid hourly depending on experience + tips
• Company-sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits
• Commuter check tax benefits
• Matching 401(k) after the first year

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.

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.