Bar Manager

Hersha Hospitality Management LP•Houston, TX

About The Position

Assist in the effective management and direction of restaurant operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. The role includes managing and supporting associates, maintaining food and service quality, ensuring compliance with safety and alcohol-service requirements, overseeing inventory and cash controls, and contributing to restaurant marketing and menu development. The position offers a potential career path to Restaurant or Banquet Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, and Food and Beverage Director. The work schedule varies and includes holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, as well as pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Requirements

2–5 years of restaurant experience.
Ability to work a varying schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.
Ability to stand for extended periods and walk, push, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates so they perform according to established brand or hotel standards and HHM core values.
Ensure food quality is consistent, appealing, and prepared to guest specifications.
Interact with guests to obtain feedback on service and food quality.
Ensure the restaurant complies with sanitation and safety standards for guests and associates.
Resolve guest complaints and coordinate with other department leaders to address service delivery or quality breakdowns.
Check that equipment is in working order and follow up on work orders to ensure timely facility repairs and maintenance.
Document inventory forecast usage and monitor supply.
Follow state, federal, and corporate requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
Oversee serving staff to ensure proper liquor controls and compliance with cash-handling policies and procedures.
Comply with accounting policies to ensure SOX compliance.
Participate in restaurant marketing efforts, develop menu ideas, survey competition, report food trends, and assist with preparing specials.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.