DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage JOB TITLE: Bar Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of F&B & Assistant General Manager

JOB TYPE: Non-Exempt/ Hourly

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for the 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. Monitor inventory levels. Develop and implement operating procedures for the Beverage/ Bar Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains bar products and supplies inventory system for alcoholic beverages including wines, non-alcoholic beverages mixers glassware paper, and other bar supplies.
• Plans promotional strategies and materials; develops recipes to improve the beverage program for members and guests.
• 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 other managers, 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 Food and Beverage Director, and others to develop wine lists.
• 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 operations.
• Develops the budget for the Beverage Department; monitors financial information and takes corrective action as necessary to help ensure that financial goals are met.
• Develops and monitors labor forecasts and budgets; takes corrective action as necessary.
• Develops financial records and reports as required.
• Works with the Accounting Department to ensure that all record-keeping procedures are consistently followed.
• Handles complaints from club members, guests, and others relative to the Beverage Department.
• 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 themselves and all other beverage personnel.
• Keeps current with changing member preferences and industry trends relative to the beverage operation.
• Conducts scheduled meetings with service staff.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Schedules wine and beer samplings with distributors to continuously improve the variety and quality of beverages available to club members and guests.
• Monitors bar closing procedures (checklist) and assures that the area is secure.
• Serve as bartender.
• 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 Food and Beverage Director.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in an F&B management role, preferably in a private club.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must be able to retain and carry out instructions in written and oral form.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge are required.
• Able to efficiently send and open emails and attachments.
• Able to create and revise documents in Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel.

MENTAL DEMANDS: This position requires mindfulness for safety, planning and methodical execution, alertness, anticipation, cooperation, attention to detail, memory retention, common sense, and self-evaluation and correction. Additionally, this position requires the ability to communicate with a variety of personalities and temperaments. Must be able to remain impartial and treat all employees fairly. Must communicate with the staff in a way that asserts authority yet treats everyone with dignity and respect. Must possess the ability to self-manage. Uses time wisely and productively. Must demonstrate problem-solving capabilities, integrity, initiative, and creativity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach.
• Push, pull, or lift to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions. Work in a hot, humid, and noisy environment