Are you seeking an exciting career in the food and beverage industry? Our Rapid City area Bar & Grill located at the Golf Club at Red Rock has an opening for a talented, experienced Bar Manager to direct all bar operations to ensure excellent service.

We are seeking candidates who possess a stable work history in the food and beverage industry, a team player spirit, and an exceptional customer service attitude. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a dynamic and fun environment with the opportunity to grow as the business expands.

We are searching for a committed, proactive bar manager who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The bar manager will hire and train waitstaff, and ensure that patrons are receiving excellent drinks, food, and service. You will also manage inventory and resources, plan promotional events, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, maintain current licenses and update vendor contracts, create schedules, and set business objectives to increase profits and maximize customer satisfaction. You should also be able to work with diverse personalities and diffuse tense situations.

In order to succeed as a bar manager, you should be observant and have the ability to think critically and efficiently. You should be a skilled communicator with excellent problem-solving, observation, and interpersonal skills.

Bar Manager Responsibilities:

• Managing the business aspects of the bar, such as keeping a current liquor license, negotiating supplier contracts, taking inventory and reordering supplies, managing budgets, and setting goals.
• Hiring and training staff to provide excellent service to patrons.
• Creating effective schedules and quickly resolving conflicts to ensure that bar is well staffed during peak hours.
• Setting and enforcing quality and safety controls.
• Ensuring licenses are updated and in line with current legislation.
• Working with diverse personalities both on the staff and patrons.
• Planning and taking part in promotional events.
• Diffusing tense situations between patrons or staff members to prevent possible safety or legal issues, ejecting unruly persons, if needed.
• Maintaining a fun, safe atmosphere for patrons.

Bar Manager Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Restaurant or management experience or more education is generally preferred.
• Strong understanding of business management and accounting principles.
• Excellent computer, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to diffuse tense situations and resolve conflicts.
• Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Effectively delegate responsibilities and maximize resources.
• Decisiveness.
• Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Job Preferences:

• Proven ability to effectively build and foster a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Solid time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Food & Beverage: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person