Sternewirth Bar Manager - $55k annual salary + bonus bei Hotel Emma

Hotel Emma is seeking passionate, service driven candidates for the position of Bar Manager.

Job Description

Provide leadership to ensure an extraordinary restaurant experience for the guest.  Work with the director of food & beverage and the chef & culinary director to develop an outstanding culinary and service program for the restaurant.  Manage all areas of the restaurant, working as part of a management team that is dedicated to hospitality and service.  Train, coach and counsel employees on menu knowledge and guest service and encourage personal and professional growth. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide and ensure an exceptional experience for all guests.
• Participate in the interviewing, hiring, firing, training, counseling and development of staff.
• Maintains high level of employee satisfaction through hands on involvement on property and creating a culture of empowerment.

• Controls costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation & minimizing waste
• Perform monthly inventory of liquor, beer and wine and contribute to maintaining a budgeted costs.

• Create ongoing training programs to ensure consistent execution of service standards and menu knowledge of the staff.
• Establish pars, ordering systems, as well as storage for all operating supplies.

• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy facility by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with health and legal regulations; maintaining security systems.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations.
• Conduct annual reviews of hourly & salary employees

Job Requirements:

• Comparable experience in both leadership and high-end bar operations
• Passionate and knowledgeable about food and beverage and creating a unique guest experience.
• Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills as strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests and vendors.
• Ability to taste a variety of dishes and ingredients and provide feedback
• Competent use of MS Office programs
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.