Bartender Lead & Bar Manager

We are looking for a committed, proactive Bar Manager who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment at Copper Mountain. We are looking to hire a bartending lead and Bar Manager for our bar operations. You would be taking bar shifts of your choice making a very decent hourly plus tips. Realistically you will work around 30-40 hours a week. Our Winter sets the bar high with needing the necessary previous experience in the industry. Must have experience bartending, TIPS cert and willing to take Safeserve.

We serve the best craft cocktails at Copper Ski Resort and throw really fun events like karaoke on Wednesdays, Trivia on Tuesdays and live music occasionally. Throughout the summer we have wedding events, private parties, and host different events for different events. It’s important to understand that bartending is a must, but overall managing a team to help you kick ass is important to your success. Bar managers keep their bars running smoothly by handling day-to-day operations, managing resources, and employees, and creating a safe, fun environment for staff and patrons.

You will be working directly with the owner with private events and other duties. The Bar Manager will promote and grow the business, hire and train waitstaff, and ensure that patrons are receiving excellent drinks, food, and service. You will also manage inventory and resources, plan promotional events, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, maintain current licenses and update vendor contracts, create schedules, and set business objectives to increase profits and maximize customer satisfaction. You should also be able to work with diverse personalities and diffuse tense situations.

In order to succeed as a Bar Manager, you should be observant and have the ability to think critically and efficiently. You should be a skilled communicator with excellent problem-solving, observation, and interpersonal skills.

Some of your duties would be included but not limited to the following:

• Managing the business aspects of the bar, such as keeping a current liquor license, negotiating supplier contracts, taking inventory and reordering supplies, managing budgets, and setting goals.
• Hiring and training staff to provide excellent service to patrons.
• Creating effective schedules and quickly resolving conflicts to ensure that bar is well staffed during peak hours.
• Setting and enforcing quality and safety controls.
• Ensuring licenses are updated and in line with current legislation.
• Working with diverse personalities both on the staff and patrons.
• Planning and taking part in promotional events.
• Diffusing tense situations between patrons or staff members to prevent possible safety or legal issues, ejecting unruly persons, if needed.
• Maintaining a fun, safe atmosphere for patrons.

Bar Manager Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Must have recommendations!
• TIPS cert - and willing to get SafeServe
• Restaurant, bartending and management experience
• Strong understanding of business management and accounting principles.
• Excellent computer, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to diffuse tense situations and resolve conflicts.
• Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Effectively delegate responsibilities and maximize resources.
• Decisiveness.
• Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Bar

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person