Bar Manager

hybrid management/bartending role

JUN is looking for a bar manager to build our new spirit & cocktail program after receiving our full liquor liscense. You would lead a team of bartenders, barista and prep. Some responsibilities would include managing the daily operations of our restaurant's bar/cafe. Create new menu bar/cafe beverages. In addition, they oversee the inventory and ordering, optimize profits and ensure that guests are satisfied with their beverage experience. JUN has a wine and beer permit and create cocktails with wine beer sake and alternatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary responsibilities include:

General

Oversee and manage all areas around bar beverages and make final decisions on matters of importance.

Financial

Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs.

Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Food & Beverage Safety and Planning

Enforce sanitary practices for food & beverage handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas. Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.

Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.

Work with Executive Chef/Owners for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies. Estimate beverage costs. Supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.

Beverage/Bar Manager, estimate bar/cafe needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule the delivery of fresh ingredients and supplies.

Must be ServSafe certified, hold a Food Handlers & TABC certificate from Harris County

Will uphold all ServSafe guidelines.

Guest service

Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.

Operational responsibilities

Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and company assets.

Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. Completes accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured.

Manage shifts which include: daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.

Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food & beverage quality and service.

Personnel

Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues.

Interview hourly employees. Direct hiring, supervision, development and, when necessary, termination of employees.

Conduct orientation and oversee the training of new employees.

Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews.

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of restaurant staffing needs. Prepare schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have previous experience in a lead or management role.

Knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel) Adobe Suite not necessary but a plus.

Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: beverage planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Keeps owners promptly and fully informed of all issues (i.e. problems, unusual matters of significance and positive events) and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action.

Completes job responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and effective manner.

Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

3+ employees each shift

Health Insurance + Paid Vacation + Employee Discounts