Director, Bar Operations, Katella Commons
About The Position
Katella Commons is a major new public market hall and social hub under development in Anaheim, California, as part of the larger OCVIBE mixed use project near the Honda Center. The space will be a 50,000 square foot, two story market hall designed to serve as a gathering place for residents and visitors, anchoring the first phase of the 100-acre entertainment, dining, retail, and office district. Katella Commons is planned to feature 21 chef driven kitchens alongside six distinct bar and lounge concepts, each with its own identity and atmosphere. The lineup includes an Italian inspired wine cave concept (Bar Bacchia), a Japanese Scandinavian upscale cocktail lounge (Vesper Lounge), a modern European café style all day, all night restaurant and bar (Barrel Bar), an 80s maximalist cocktail concept (NAME TBD), a relaxed beer garden that doubles as a coffee bar (Rea's Ranch), and a centerpiece Mexican forward high volume cocktail bar (Main Bar NAME TBD). Katella Commons is intended to support a full day-to-night experience, from morning coffee through late night drinks, as well as its numerous food offerings. The Director of Bar Operations is responsible for the creative, operational, and financial performance of the Katella Commons bar division. This position oversees six independently programmed bar concepts and is accountable for beverage strategy, menu development, training, staffing, inventory management, labor planning, guest experience, and profitability. The bar division is projected to generate approximately 30% of Katella Commons revenue, representing roughly $8 million in Year One sales, and may grow to approximately 80 team members at stabilization.
Requirements
- 8 + years of multi-unit beverage or hospitality leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Experience managing high-volume operations and multi-million-dollar budgets.
- Strong leadership, financial, communication, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 8+ Years Experience
Responsibilities
- Lead operational setup and readiness of all six bar concepts.
- Develop staffing plans, training programs, SOPs, and opening procedures.
- Establish inventory systems, ordering procedures, vendor relationships, and beverage standards.
- Support soft openings and operational testing.
- Provide creative leadership for all six bar concepts.
- Oversee cocktail, wine, beer, coffee, and non-alcoholic beverage programs.
- Lead seasonal menu development and concept evolution.
- Maintain beverage quality standards and concept integrity across all locations.
- Oversee daily operations across all six bars.
- Ensure consistency in execution, service standards, and guest experience.
- Manage inventory controls, procurement practices, and operational procedures.
- Implement systems and technology that improve performance.
- Develop labor models and staffing strategies.
- Manage recruitment, training, retention, and succession planning.
- Lead workforce planning for approximately 80 team members at stabilization.
- Adjust staffing levels dynamically based on district events and guest demand.
- Own full bar division P&L performance.
- Manage beverage costs, labor costs, and operational expenses.
- Develop revenue-driving strategies and menu engineering initiatives.
- Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Lead Bar Managers, Supervisors, Leads, Bartenders, and Barbacks.
- Conduct performance reviews and coaching sessions.
- Develop training systems and career progression pathways.
- Promote a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
