Solaire Social, a newly developed Food Hall, consisting of 11 food vendors and a large multi-station bar is seeking a Bar Lead.

Solaire Social is Silver Spring’s highly anticipated culinary collective opening in Spring 2024. The 13,000 SF dining destination, bar, and Top Golf Suite will feature a collection of 11 artisan concepts from across the globe, curated by award-winning chef and restaurateur, Akhtar Nawab. Solaire Social lives by the motto “Eat. Drink. Be Social.” — a destination focused around community, providing a stage for chef-driven concepts to showcase a curated experience enriched by diverse food, culture and entertainment.

At Solaire Social, the Bar Lead will be responsible for upholding the company standards and practices at the Bar.

The Bar Lead’s primary responsibility is supporting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in day-to-day operations of the bars within the Food Hall. This includes conveying culture to his/her team and Customers; as well as being a creative team player who likes to work hard, have fun, and show sincere dedication to the project. He/she will be responsible for upholding HHQ standards for their coworkers and Customer experience. He/she will be responsible for leading shifts as well as providing support in financial management, bar and facilities maintenance, beverage quality and company initiatives. This person will be a full-time bartender earning tips in addition to their hourly rate of pay..

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for food and beverage quality at all beverage outlets
• Responsible for test, presentation and hygiene standards
• Support the GM/AGM in managing bar, labor and direct costs to increase profitability and achieve financial goals
• Assists in monthly inventory counts and ensures weekly vendor orders are made and properly received
• Assist General Manager in maintaining a proper roster through recruiting, retention and development
• High interpersonal skills, and communication skills
• Highly Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others as well
• Excellent leadership and multitasking abilities
• Assist General Manager in creating a successful schedule that sets the operation up for success based on sales/volume trends
• Maintains restaurant cleanliness, identifies maintenance problems and identifies opportunities that need to be addressed and communicates findings/suggestions to General Manager
• Ability to work in a fast moving; high energy environment while working as part of a team within diverse groups of people

Qualifications:

• US work authorization (Required)
• Punctual, attentive to detail, friendly, willing to learn, reliable and above all, honest
• A total of 3 years hospitality experience
• ServSafe certified
• Ability to work as part of the restaurant, crew, and management team
• Excellent Food and Beverage knowledge, cost control measures and good kitchen organization experience
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation techniques and nutrition
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary
• Willingness to uphold high standards
• Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD 20910: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person