
Multi-unit Bar Manager | Music Venues | DC
Full Time
1 year ago
Job Description:
We are currently seeking an effective and efficient Bar Manager to supervise the bar and light concessions operations at three venues within a half-mile radius. The successful candidate will have experience in both bar and restaurant/snack bar management, and must be adept at multiple facets of bar and concession operations, including managing staff and inventory, controlling costs, and ensuring total cleanliness.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee bartenders, barbacks, and kitchen staff.
- Determine staff schedules to ensure smooth operation.
- Ensure bars and kitchen are well stocked and clean.
- Track customer behavior and sales to optimize operations.
- Select and purchase liquor and supplies.
- Maintain budget and monitor costs to achieve financial targets.
- Maintain vendor relationships for seamless supply chain management.
- Maintain inventory to avoid shortages or excesses.
- Participate in special event planning and execution.
- Appropriately delegate tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
- Hire, train, promote, discipline, and fire staff when necessary.
- Master, utilize, maintain, and troubleshoot point of sale technology.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Strong and proven leadership ability to effectively manage the team.
- Excellent multitasking ability to handle various responsibilities simultaneously.
- Problem-solving skills to address challenges promptly and effectively.
- Attention to detail to ensure high-quality service and cleanliness.
- Calm under pressure to handle demanding situations professionally.
- Highly organized to manage inventory, schedules, and budgets efficiently.
- Ability to de-escalate tense situations and provide excellent customer service.
- Facility with math and basic accounting for financial management.
- High-level interpersonal skills to build relationships with staff and customers.
Education and Experience:
- Experience in tending bar and management in a high-volume nightclub environment.
- Associate’s degree or higher in hotel and restaurant management is a plus.
- Admin level familiarity with Point of Sale systems and other industry software.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office and Google Office, particularly spreadsheets.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary.
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- WMATA Smart Benefits
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k + match
- PTO + 11 observed holidays
Job Information
Offered Salary
110k/year - 130k/year