Bar Manager
About The Position
Directed all daily bar operations in a high-volume sports bar, ensuring exceptional guest service and efficient workflow. Recruited, trained, coached, and supervised bartenders and front-of-house staff while maintaining high-performance standards. Managed liquor, beer, and wine inventory, vendor ordering, and cost controls to minimize waste and maximize profitability. Developed seasonal cocktails, drink specials, and promotional events to increase beverage sales and guest engagement. Maintained compliance with all Illinois liquor laws, health regulations, and responsible alcohol service standards. Oversaw cash handling, POS reconciliation, nightly deposits, and accurate financial reporting. Scheduled staff, managed labor costs, and ensured proper staffing levels during peak business hours and special events. Resolved guest concerns promptly while fostering a welcoming, team-oriented atmosphere. Collaborated with kitchen and management teams to coordinate food and beverage service, sporting events, and promotions. Maintained cleanliness, organization, and operational standards throughout the bar to deliver a consistent guest experience.
Requirements
- Experience in a high-volume bar setting.
- Knowledge of liquor, beer, and wine inventory management.
- Understanding of cost controls and profitability maximization.
- Familiarity with developing cocktails and drink specials.
- Knowledge of Illinois liquor laws and responsible alcohol service standards.
- Experience with cash handling, POS systems, and financial reporting.
- Staff scheduling and labor cost management skills.
- Guest service and conflict resolution abilities.
- Team collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness and operational standards.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily bar operations in a high-volume sports bar, ensuring exceptional guest service and efficient workflow.
- Recruit, train, coach, and supervise bartenders and front-of-house staff while maintaining high-performance standards.
- Manage liquor, beer, and wine inventory, vendor ordering, and cost controls to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
- Develop seasonal cocktails, drink specials, and promotional events to increase beverage sales and guest engagement.
- Maintain compliance with all Illinois liquor laws, health regulations, and responsible alcohol service standards.
- Oversee cash handling, POS reconciliation, nightly deposits, and accurate financial reporting.
- Schedule staff, manage labor costs, and ensure proper staffing levels during peak business hours and special events.
- Resolve guest concerns promptly while fostering a welcoming, team-oriented atmosphere.
- Collaborate with kitchen and management teams to coordinate food and beverage service, sporting events, and promotions.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational standards throughout the bar to deliver a consistent guest experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
