Bar and Beverage Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Bar and Beverage Manager

Classification: Exempt

Role Description

Responsible for management of all bar areas in a manner most pleasing to members and guests. Meet revenue and expense budget goals and manage within budgetary restraints. Supervise beverage department personnel and develop and implement programs to increase revenues and job performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assures a high standard of appearance and hospitality in all areas of the club.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of department and daily club operation, including scheduled events and operating hours.
• Always acts ethically and honestly.
• Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of bar areas, glassware, and equipment through regular inspections. Develops standard operating procedures to help ensure that bars are set up and operated efficiently.
• Maintains an adequate supply of liquors, wines, beer, and other beverages with an effective inventory management system.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises bar personnel according to established club procedures. Responsible for conducting employee reviews for beverage department personnel.
• Maintains and keeps current beverage-related training manuals.
• Develops product and revenue control systems and procedures to help reduce theft.
• Assures that all laws applicable to beverage operations are consistently followed.
• Works with Dining Room Manager, Banquet Manager, and others to ensure efficient beverage service in all the club’s outlets and for special functions.
• Interacts with Purchasing Department personnel relative to the procurement and receiving of beverage products and supplies.
• Works with the Assistant Food and Beverage Director to curate wine lists, and cocktail menus.
• Inspects to ensure that the club’s sanitation, safety, energy management, preventive maintenance and other programs are implemented and complied with as they apply to beverage operation.
• Develops and monitors labor forecasts, budgets, inventory control, and wine cellar; takes corrective action as necessary.
• Produces shift reports containing information on member-related issues, cover counts and any other concerns occurring during that time.
• Assists with private parties and service in food and beverage outlets when necessary.
• Plans and develops training programs and professional development opportunities for himself or herself and all other beverage personnel.
• Keeps current with changing member preferences and industry trends relative to the beverage operation.
• Conducts scheduled meetings with bar staff.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Schedules wine and beer samplings with distributors to continuously improve variety and quality of beverages available to club members and guests.
• Monitors bar closing procedures (checklist) and assures that area is secure.
• May serve as bartender, if needed.
• Plans special wine promotions for members.
• Assures that the club’s policies and procedures for selling alcoholic beverages are consistently followed in all beverage outlets and at all club functions.
• May serve as club’s opening or closing manager or manager on duty.
• Maintains a service log regarding any notable member or guest behavior.
• Schedules maintenance of draft beer tapping.
• Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by the Assistant Food and Beverage Director.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills, and knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Associate degree or higher in hospitality management or related field preferred
• Two or more years of bar management experience 2 years of service/waitstaff experience preferred.

• TABC and Food handling certification required

• CPR Certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and articulate speech. Ability to follow instructions well.
• You can be trusted to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary Company information and sensitive employee matters, and secure Club/Bar keys for opening and closing purposes.
• You are comfortable working in both indoor and occasional outdoor environments.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies and qualities:

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in a hot, humid and noisy environment.
• Be detailed oriented, able to prioritize and multitask.
• Maintain a positive attitude and remain professional.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends relative to the food and beverage operation.
• Absorb suggestions and criticism and communicate them to upper management.
• Strive daily to make the workplace and member/ guest experience better.

Dallas Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The company's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.