POSITION SUMMARY: Seeking a General Manager with a focus on customer service and entrepreneurial spirit to manage bar and restaurant operations both inside and outside at the legendary Convention Hall located on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

REPORTING: Reports to Director of Operations

• Establish and maintain high standards of customer service for staff, customers, and vendors.
• Oversee food and beverage and merchandise (point of sale, menu, variety, etc.)
• Hires, trains and schedules full and part-time employees, and work closely with all subcontractors and/or third-party vendors. Partnering with HR for hires.
• Control purchases and inventory by meeting with suppliers, prepare inventories as required and implement system improvements where necessary.
• Manage calendar for booking events and entertainment.
• Attract patrons by developing and implementing marketing, public and community relation programs.
• Promote and establish "rental" events in the venue.
• Excellent working knowledge of Health & Safety best practices and New Jersey Alcohol Beverage Control handbook
• Implements and complies with the companies' audit procedures and controls.
• Ensures that the employee’s performance is monitored and reviewed accordingly.
• Day to day management of all venue vendors/subcontractors – HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping, Cleaning, Trash/Recycling working with property management.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of emerging trends in the food and beverage industry.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the executive management.

• A Minimum education level of: Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree (4-year) in Business Management or related field
• Five years comparable business management work experience including previous supervisory role.
• Positive attitude, self-motivation
• Experience using MICROS.
• Strong Computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand the entire shift. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; stoop; bend; shake, stir, and pour; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold. The employee is frequently required to wash hands. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant Experience: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person