Bar Manager | COBBLESTONE GOLF CLUB

McConnell Golf•Blythewood, SC

About The Position

Cobblestone Golf Club is seeking a Bar Manager to manage all bar areas and provide an exceptional experience to members and guests. The role is responsible for meeting revenue and expense goals, supervising beverage department personnel, increasing revenue, monitoring inventory, and implementing operating procedures. This is a full-time position. The stated starting pay is $13.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and a daily complimentary staff meal. The Bar Manager oversees beverage inventory, procurement, receiving, budgets, financial records, labor forecasts, sanitation, safety, and operating procedures. The role recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and reviews beverage staff; coordinates beverage service and promotions with Food and Beverage Management; handles member and guest complaints; and may provide bartending service or assist with events and food and beverage outlets as needed.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in hospitality management or a related field.
Three or more years of bartending experience.
Alcoholic beverage certification.
Food safety certification.
Ability to meet revenue and expense budget goals and manage within budgetary restraints.
Knowledge of department and daily club operations, including scheduled events and operating hours.
Ability to supervise beverage department personnel and implement programs to increase revenue and job performance.
Ability to act ethically and honestly.
Knowledge of and ability to perform the required role during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain inventory systems for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, mixers, glassware, and bar supplies.
Plan promotional strategies and materials, and develop recipes to improve the beverage program.
Inspect bar areas, glassware, and equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
Develop standard operating procedures to ensure bars are set up and operated efficiently.
Maintain beverage supplies using effective inventory management.
Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and conduct employee reviews for beverage department personnel.
Conduct beverage-related staff training and develop professional development opportunities.
Develop product and revenue control systems and procedures to help reduce theft.
Ensure applicable laws and club policies for beverage operations and alcoholic beverage sales are followed.
Coordinate with Food and Beverage Management to provide efficient beverage service across club outlets and special functions, and to develop wine lists.
Procure and receive beverage products and supplies.
Inspect beverage operations for compliance with sanitation, safety, energy management, preventive maintenance, and other club programs.
Manage the Beverage Department within budget guidelines, monitor financial information, and take corrective action as needed.
Develop and monitor labor forecasts and budgets, taking corrective action as necessary.
Prepare financial records and reports, and coordinate with Accounting to follow record-keeping procedures.
Handle complaints related to the Beverage Department from members, guests, and others.
Produce shift reports covering member-related issues, cover counts, and other concerns.
Assist with private parties and service in food and beverage outlets when necessary.
Keep current with member preferences and industry trends relating to beverage operations.
Conduct scheduled meetings with service staff and attend staff and management meetings.
Schedule wine and beer samplings with distributors to improve beverage variety and quality.
Monitor bar closing procedures and ensure the area is secure.
Serve as a bartender when appropriate and needed.
Plan special wine and other beverage promotions for members.
Maintain a service log regarding notable member or guest behavior.
Schedule maintenance of draft beer tapping and other beverage systems.
May serve as the club’s opening manager, closing manager, or manager on duty.
Complete other appropriate assignments as requested by Food and Beverage or Club Management.