Bar Lead

O-Ku Sushi Tampa•Tampa, FL

About The Position

BAR LEAD HOSPITALITY STARTS HERE: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart! WHY US: Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever. O-KU TAMPA: Located on the ground floor of the celebrated Bayshore Gardens renovation, O-Ku will welcome guests with warm hospitality and authentic Japanese cuisine. O-Ku celebrates unique ingredients, traditional techniques, and sophisticated presentations through an approachable menu featuring sushi, sashimi, and nigiri alongside contemporary robata-style offerings and savory dishes. THE ROLE: You hate a 9-5, but enjoy leading a team and know how to make a bar come to life. As Bar Lead, customer happiness is your priority, and you’re great at ensuring a welcoming environment with appropriately stocked spirits to keep people coming back for more.

Requirements

Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
Be 21 years of age or older with 3+ years of bartending experience
Knowledge of office management systems, procedures, and proficiency in MS Office
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
Moderate standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Responsibilities

Create, prepare, and serve the restaurant's drink recipes, ensure proper preparation and service
Train your bar staff sufficiently and communicate and set job expectations
Lead and manage bar staff, while working behind the bar taking food and drink orders, accepting guest payments, mixing and serving drinks and keeping bar snacks stocked
Quickly resolve all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues; working closely with Vendors and Distributors, and handling all receipts and invoices in a timely fashion
Financially, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, maintain accurate inventories and par levels, and manage alcohol costs and monitor accuracy of charged