Rí Rá (roughly translated as "Good Fun") has been a labor of love for Ciaran Sheehan and David Kelly, two childhood friends from Ireland, since they emigrated to the USA in the 1990’s. The duo’s mission was to create a gathering place like those pubs that they knew so well from their hometowns in Ireland. Such a place would have authentic Irish interiors, would be welcoming to all and would act as a “social hub” for the local community; a “Real Irish Local”. Rí Rá in downtown Burlington, VT, encompasses a fantastic, community oriented pub & restaurant, as well as “The Burlington Whiskey Room” on College Street! We want people who support our Mission; which (to “Create Experiences That People Love”) and want to have fun in achieving it!
Who You Are
- You are viewed as a “Publican” – a front facing Manager with an “Owner Operator” mentality
- You have a “Hands On” approach and like to be heavily involved coaching staff and interacting with guests on shift, as well as “giving back” to the local community in which the business is located
- You have strong planning, organization, time management, communication and delegation skills
- You understand “Genuine” hospitality
- You have a high level of passion for, and strong knowledge of, food and beverage
- You have a desire to build your Team around you to propel their careers forward alongside your own
- You have a solid, proven, record of General Management experience in a high-volume bar & restaurant setting
- You ideally have TIPs alcohol procedures and ServSafe food management certification alongside any State or County required license requirements for the service of food and alcohol
- You ideally have an educational background with a focus in the hospitality field
What You Will be Doing
- Assuming 100% responsibility and accountability for the business
- Leading the financial (sales building and cost control), operational and personnel components of the business, both Front and Back of House
- Acting as a spokesperson when representing the brand and business at a local level
- Establishing, nurturing and maintaining trusted relationships with employees, guests, community groups, societies, vendors and local authorities
- Ensuring that all local and state laws are followed as related to the service of food and alcohol, employment and the facility in general
What You Will Get
- A market leading base salary package
- Participation in a Quarterly Bonus Program
- Health benefits (partial payment)
- Paid vacation
Buzz Hospitality is a small but growing multi-concept hospitality company with brands in both the USA and Ireland. Our brands include Rí Rá Irish Pub, Keagan’s Irish Pub and Wilson County Barbecue. We are locally driven, whilst staying true to our roots. We want people who support our Mission, which is to “Create Experiences That People Love”. We want the people in our Team to grow with us and have the career path of their dreams, so drive & ambition is a must for us!