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Form of workAbout Chelsea Piers:
At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.
About the Opportunity:
Chelsea Piers is seeking to hire a Bar Manager at the Water Hazard Bar + Lounge, located in the Golf Club lobby on Pier 59, to join our Water Hazard Events Team. This flexible opportunity is a great way to gain event experience and earn additional money on an exciting, fun team. Event Staff will undergo training to become a multi-faceted team member and can pick up event shifts as they choose. This role reports to the General Manager of the Golf Club and works closely with the Water Hazard Events Team. From March through October, you will be expected to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3:00PM to 12:00AM and Saturday and Sunday 12:00PM 9:00PM. From November through February, you will be expected to work Tuesday Saturday 1:00PM 10:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM 8:00 PM.
As the Bar Manager at the Water Hazard, you will be expected to:
- Maintain and oversee consistent and accurate Food & Beverage inventory and ordering.
- Meet budget targets (Payroll, COGS and revenues) based on figures approved by GM and Chelsea Piers Principals.
- Oversee and execute a creative and enticing food & beverage program suited to the style/culture/cuisine of The Golf Club Water Hazard Bar + Lounge.
- Form and maintain relationships with distributors and representatives; negotiate for the lowest price and highest value of products.
- Engage in management meetings: delivering cost and pricing, inventory, beverage specs, staff information, comprehensive reports of our bar program and any additional information as requested.
- Actively assist in all employee recruitment, interviews and onboarding.
- Schedule, supervise and support FOH and BOH (approx. 8 to 9 staff members)
- Adjust and enforce training documents, SOPs, side-work and bar cleaning schedules.
- Fill in for bartenders, runners as needed.
- Enforce zero tolerance policy regarding alcohol consumption on premises, documenting and reporting any policy violation to General Manager.
- Hold FOH and BOH staff accountable for standards, policies and non-negotiables; applying documented disciplinary action and a timeline for improvement or termination when necessary.
- Familiarize and adopt training protocols and all beverage descriptions for FOH staff and kitchen/food description to BOH staff.
- Order needed administrative and Kitchen/barware supplies
- Ensure all equipment is well maintained, service and troubleshoot as needed (dishwasher, Microwaves, freezers, Cold Rooms etc)
- Engage in pre-service meetings: conduct informed tastings, communicate any beverage and menu changes, special situations; quiz and enforce a high standard of knowledge among all team members.
- Schedule informative tastings and classes with beverage experts and producers.
*This is not comprehensive list of responsibilities and can change at any time at the discretion of your supervisor.
About You:
You have a positive attitude, strong leadership skills, and a solid work ethic. You are adaptable and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment.
You will have:
- 5 years of managerial experience running a restaurant/bar operation
- Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner at all times
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, excel with minimal supervision, and motivate team members
- A flexible schedule and ability to work nights, weekends and as needed
- Ability to be on your feet for multiple hours at a time
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
Chelsea Piers is an incredible place to work! Here is an overview of some of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:
Medical and Dental Benefits As an valued member of the Chelsea Piers team, you will be eligible for Chelsea Piers' robust health and dental insurance plans through UnitedHealthcare and Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
Paid Time Off Chelsea Piers supports a healthy work/life balance. After sixty (60) days of employment, you will be eligible for fifteen (15) days of paid vacation (prorated in your first year of employment). After five (5) years of service, you will be eligible for twenty (20) paid vacation days per year.
Safe/Sick Time Chelsea Piers will provide you with 1 (one) hour of safe/sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of fifty-six (56) hours per calendar year.
401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan Chelsea Piers wants to support your saving goals. After six months of service, you will be eligible to enroll in Chelsea Piers' 401(k) program. Chelsea Piers will match 8% of your investment up to a maximum of $2,500 per year.
Complimentary Access to Chelsea Piers Fitness - Chelsea Your health and wellness are important to us. You will receive a complimentary membership to our renowned health club, Chelsea Piers Fitness Chelsea. We will also provide spouses and domestic partners of full-time employees with membership at 50% off the current rate.
Tuition Assistance Chelsea Piers supports employees' continuing education. After one (1) year of full-time service, you will be eligible to receive tuition assistance paid by Chelsea Piers in the amount of $750 annually for your first five (5) years of full-time employment and $1,500 annually after five (5) years of full-time employment. The education, instruction, or training must be job-related and/or or have the potential to strengthen your skills/knowledge and enhance your performance.
TransitChek ProgramYou will be eligible to participate in the TransitChek program, which allows for the pre-tax purchase of MetroCards or TransitChek debit cards that are used to purchase commuting tickets and passes from transit operators throughout the metropolitan area.
Employee Referral Program We encourage our employees to refer their qualified family and friends to work at Chelsea Piers. For any referral who is hired and stays at Chelsea Piers a minimum of sixty (60) days, you will receive a referral bonus of $500 for full-time hires (minimum 35 hours per week) and $250 for part-time/non-seasonal hires (minimum twenty (20) hours per week).
Upon your start date, you will also receive an Employee Venue Usage sheet detailing other exciting employee perks and discounts provided throughout the complex.
Chelsea Piers is an equal opportunity employer.
