Bar Manager

About Us: Either/Or, a sister project to Lua Brewing, is a quality over-all, elevated yet familiar, new restaurant looking forward to pushing boundaries set for food and beverage craft, community involvement, and atmosphere in Des Moines. Our primary focus rests on exceeding experience expectations through quality and service and fostering a fun and safe workplace.

General Expectations: Either/Or is committed to building a team of service professionals who are looking for a fast-paced, high-volume, customer-first experience within hospitality. Either/Or's Bar Manager must work in line with our core values, be reliable, responsible, positive, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. We aim to create an inclusive and team-oriented working environment with opportunities to grow within our company and be part of initiatives to improve the service/hospitality standard in Des Moines.

Duties & Expectations:

• Creative oversight on cocktail menus and all relevant costing measures.
• Complete all weekly beverage orders.
• Oversee Assistant Bar Manager on training of new bartenders.
• Delegate and oversee beverage inventory sheet biweekly so that it is correctly reported to Scott Selix.
• Day-to-day Toast updates
• Upload all menu changes
• Ensure items are on/off/86’d for each shift
• Coach FOH staff constructively and positively
• Assist with pre-shift meetings as determined by the Assistant General Manager
• Assist in keeping staff information boards up to date
• Attend all FOH L10 meetings
• Maintain a positive attitude with coworkers, management, and all back-of-house staff

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee, support, and coach FOH staff respectfully and effectively
• Maintain positive communication with the Assistant General Manager and General Manager
• Develop relationships with the guests to personalize and anticipate service needs
• Handle all customer service issues within the scope of Either/Or’s core values

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent sales and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Compensation

• $50,000 salary, paid bi-weekly on Fridays plus participation in Leadership Bonus Program

Requirements:

• 1+ year experience in cocktail creation and/or craft beer preferred.
• Must be efficient, accurate, and responsible with monetary transactions
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Required to work weekends
• Must be 21+
• Positive attitude & willingness to help Either/Or grow!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Des Moines, IA 50312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person