Restaurant Manager - Sports Bar
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, with full bar service daily from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and restaurant service Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The manager flexes staffing to meet demand from high-volume sporting events and sportsbook guests, and builds an energetic, sports-forward hospitality environment while managing food and beverage operations and delivering premium cocktails and creative bar food. The role oversees front-of-house and bar operations, staff development, event-driven programming, food and beverage coordination, compliance, and guest experience. The manager works with the Director of Food & Beverage, Marketing, sponsors, the Executive Chef and culinary team, and the Director of Beverage. The position is based at Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of restaurant and bar management experience.
- Must hold ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Alcohol Certifications before starting the position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License.
- Must comply with 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 pounds.
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 front-of-house and bar operations across restaurant service periods and extended daily bar hours.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop hosts, servers, bartenders, barbacks, food runners, and bussers.
- Lead execution of the bar program, including cocktail preparation, premium spirits service, and elevated bar-food standards.
- Manage staffing for high-volume sporting events, pay-per-view events, and sportsbook-related traffic increases.
- Coordinate programming for major sporting events with the Director of Food & Beverage, Marketing, and sponsors.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings across shifts and communicate sporting events, specials, and operational priorities.
- Oversee Agilysys InfoGenesis POS accuracy, cash handling, and completion of nightly audits.
- 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 supply and program needs with the Director of Beverage.
- Monitor and enforce food safety, sanitation, and alcohol compliance, including Dram Shop Act standards.
- Handle guest feedback, coordinate VIP sportsbook guests, and provide 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
