Restaurant and Bar Manager

Bar ManagerThe Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing all bar operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, maintaining profitability, leading and developing team members, and ensuring compliance with all alcohol service, safety, and company standards.Minimum QualificationsMinimum 2 years of bartending experience.Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.Valid alcohol service certification as required by local regulations.Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.Strong communication and leadership skills.Basic computer and POS system proficiency.Knowledge RequirementsSpirits, wine, beer, and cocktail preparation.Responsible alcohol service practices.Inventory management and ordering procedures.Beverage cost controls and profit margins.Labor scheduling and workforce management.Guest service and hospitality standards.Health and safety regulations.Company policies and operating procedures.Leadership RequirementsLead by example during all shifts.Coach and develop bartenders and bar support staff.Conduct pre-shift meetings.Hold employees accountable to performance standards.Resolve employee conflicts professionally.Create a positive and productive work environment.Delegate responsibilities effectively.Operational RequirementsEnsure all opening and closing duties are completed.Maintain bar cleanliness and organization.Monitor service speed and quality.Verify product quality standards.Manage guest flow and seating coordination when necessary.Ensure compliance with liquor laws and company standards.Address guest concerns promptly and professionally.Financial RequirementsManage beverage cost percentages.Monitor labor costs and scheduling efficiency.Conduct weekly inventory counts.Investigate inventory variances.Analyze sales trends and performance reports.Identify opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.Administrative RequirementsComplete schedules on time.Maintain employee training records.Complete incident and disciplinary documentation.Submit inventory and ordering reports.Participate in management meetings.Track and report department KPIs.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions.Performance ExpectationsDeliver exceptional guest experiences.Maintain beverage costs within company targets.Maintain labor costs within budget.Achieve inventory variance goals.Develop and retain high-performing team members.Ensure full compliance with safety and alcohol service regulations.Consistently execute company service standards.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Beverage Cost %Labor Cost %Inventory Variance %Guest Satisfaction ScoreEmployee Retention RateSales Growth %Training Completion %Health & Safety Compliance ScoreAccountabilityTeam performance.Guest satisfaction.Beverage profitability.Inventory control.Labor management.Compliance with all operational standards and regulations.Work Schedule10 hour shiftWeekend availabilityDay shiftNight shiftHolidaysSupplemental PayBonus payBenefitsPaid time offEmployee discountPaid training