Bar Manager - Newport, KY

Scandinavian Tobacco Group•Newport, KY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Cigars International is seeking a Bar Manager for its Newport, Kentucky location. The Bar Manager leads and motivates the bar team, trains employees, drives business growth, and ensures exceptional customer service. The role includes managing inventory, coordinating promotional events, upholding quality and safety standards, maintaining licenses, budgeting, and developing strategies to improve profitability and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate demonstrates leadership, creativity, diligence, organizational skills, and a strong commitment to the hospitality industry.

Requirements

At least 5 years of prior experience in bar management or hospitality.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
Availability to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Understanding of business management and accounting principles.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, and move items; move around the store and maneuver merchandise when necessary; walk and stand; assist customers around the store; and identify and read reports.

Responsibilities

Recruit and train staff to deliver outstanding service to patrons.
Create and manage employee schedules, resolve conflicts, and ensure appropriate staffing levels during peak hours.
Enforce and maintain quality and safety controls.
Collaborate with the CI events team to plan and execute promotional events.
Mediate and defuse tense situations to prevent safety or legal issues.
Foster a culture of accountability to company standard operating procedures.
Analyze data to develop strategic action plans.
Develop innovative and unique menu features.
Manage inventory, maintain licenses, budget, and develop strategies to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction.