Restaurant Manager - Sports Bar (65794)
About The Position
The Sports Bar Manager directs and oversees the full operation of Catawba Two Kings Casino's 73-seat Sports Bar and sportsbook destination. The venue is the property's primary elevated bar-food venue and signature burger concept. The manager builds an energetic, sports-forward hospitality environment, manages food and beverage operations, and delivers an elevated bar experience featuring premium cocktails and creative bar food. The bar operates daily from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Restaurant service runs Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Staffing must flex to accommodate high-volume sporting events and sportsbook guest demand. The manager works with the Director of F&B, Marketing, sponsors, the Executive Chef, and the Director of Beverage to support operations, event programming, menu execution, and supply needs.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of restaurant and bar management experience.
- Must hold ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Alcohol Certification before starting the position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License.
- Must adhere to Catawba Gaming Commission regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must meet casino employment and background check requirements.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during service and bar operations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Restaurant and bar management experience in a sports bar or high-volume bar-restaurant concept is preferred.
- Experience managing an extended-hours bar operation, including late-night and early-morning service, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all front-of-house and bar operations, including restaurant service periods and extended bar hours.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop hosts, servers, bartenders, barbacks, food runners, and bussers.
- Lead bar program execution, including cocktail preparation, premium spirits service, and elevated bar-food delivery standards.
- Manage event-driven staffing for high-volume sporting events, pay-per-view events, and sportsbook-related traffic spikes.
- Work with the Director of F&B, Marketing, and sponsors on programming for marquee sporting events.
- Ensure daily pre-shift meetings are conducted across all shifts and communicate sporting events, specials, and operational priorities.
- Oversee Agilysys InfoGenesis POS accuracy, cash handling, and nightly audit completion.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on bar-food menu execution, product consistency, and feature programming.
- Maintain bar inventory, par levels, and order accuracy; coordinate with the Director of Beverage on supply and program needs.
- Monitor and enforce food safety, sanitation, and alcohol compliance, including Dram Shop Act standards.
- Handle guest feedback, VIP sportsbook guest coordination, and service recovery.
- Maintain facility standards, including cleanliness of bar areas, televisions, AV equipment, and seating.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
