Bar Manager

Blue Badger Bar in Sturtevant, is currently seeking an experience Bar Manager to join our team.

Earning Potential $35 -$45 per hour (base salary + tips)

Ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a chaotic atmosphere, have a knack for hospitality, a passion for food and beverage, and is a master multi-tasker.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of our Vision Statement to be carried out in the bar.
• Train and coach bartender team on service protocols, Toast POS system and managing inventory levels.
• Interact with customers to develop loyalty and provide excellent customer service.
• Help bartenders take orders and serve food and drink, paying extreme attention to detail.
• Adhere to all local liquor laws, ensure all licenses are current including health, safety, and liquor and staff is following all regulations.
• Work with bartender team and Division Leader to develop new drinks and promotions for the bar then work with marketing team to promote.
• Assist Division Leader in promoting bar for events and catering including set-up and take down of events.
• Negotiate and place orders for liquor, beer, wine, and other supplies for the bar and update Toast POS system to reflect changes.
• Organize the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory.
• Responsible for managing inventories and helping meet sales, labor and inventory targets.
• Handle paperwork and other administrative duties including tip balancing and deposits.
• Address customer and employee inquiries and complaints.
• Assist in scheduling bar employees and responsible for making sure all shifts are covered. Will be the first point of contact for bartenders for scheduling conflicts.
• Protect the assets of the company.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bar Manager must be versed in running a bar and managing employees.
• Great interpersonal, communication and customer-service skills.
• Create an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Knowledge of liquor, bartending, and service protocols.
• Solid organizational skills with budgets, inventories and negotiating prices with vendors.
• Great sales skills and talent for developing promotions or new drinks.
• High school degree or equivalent; or relevant work experience.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently, as well as lead, manage, and motivate a team.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and stay cool under pressure.
• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to carry 50 or more pounds of supplies.

You may be asked by your leader to perform other duties that are not listed above. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Bar Hours:

• Sunday through Thursday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
• Friday and Saturdays 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer Service, Supervisory: 3 years (Required)
• Bar Managing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person