Job Description

Bar Manager - Off the Record

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group

Washington, DC | Full-time | Mid-Senior level | Salary: $55,000.00-$65,000.00

Position Overview

As the primary contact for guests in the bar, the Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing sales, preparing and serving mixed beverages, wine and food. Duties include preparing and serving beverages, overseeing bar maintenance, making menu suggestions, delivering food and drinks, describing dishes to guests, recommending wine selections, monitoring guest satisfaction and managing inventory. Must be pleasant, conscientious and professional with an extensive knowledge of mixology, products and alcoholic beverage selections. The Bar Manager must operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly and ensure smooth service operations and quality service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Bar while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Supervise the set?up, restock, clean and maintain the bar up to standard.
• Understand and perform job duties to the expectations of the company and the restaurant Service, Food, Beverage and Wine manuals.
• Oversee and assist the entire front?of?house team with all elements of service. Take ownership of the bar, knowing the names and preferences of guests and VIPs, greeting, seating, running, bussing, re?setting, etc.
• Execute and facilitate service in cooperation with other bartenders, sommeliers and managers. Facilitate communication between FOH and BOH.
• Describe dinner features as needed, including menu changes and daily additions.
• Follow through and communicate with Management team/chef on VIP procedures and special requests.
• Conduct continuous training with the service team regarding the spirit and cocktail list and provide complete training for all new hires.
• Participate in pre?shift meetings and learn new menu items.
• Work closely with DFB and chef de cuisine to design an effective menu and beverage list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price. Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory and cash control.
• Take bar supplies and equipment inventory weekly and monthly.

Required Skills and Experience

• Meet all essential duties to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management/Restaurant Management preferred or equivalent experience; Two to Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of food service operations and a variety of styles of services.
• Obtain any locally required licenses/certifications such as TIPS or ServeSafe food safety certifications.
• Maintain very high guest contact standards and meet or exceed all guest expectations.
• Supervise all hourly employees in the food and beverage outlets and assist in the administrative tasks related to the outlets.
• Good working knowledge of English read, comprehend, write simple correspondence and present information in one?on?one and small group situations.
• Basic math skills: add and subtract two?digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; multiply with units of money, weight, volume and distance.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense to carry out detailed but simple written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Physical ability: stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Uphold high ethical standards of The Hay?Adams; follow policies regarding press relations, equal opportunity, discrimination, sexual harassment, vendor relations, etc., as outlined in the employee handbook and manuals.
• Provide a professional caring atmosphere for clients and fellow employees through responsible actions.
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