Job Description
The Bar Manager’s primary focus will be on developing, maintaining and growing the beverage program and service at One Cornelia while building and maintaining strong relationships with valued guests and employees. In addition to bar program management and managing service on the floor, this role will work to enhance the restaurant's visibility, attract new clientele, and ensure exceptional guest experiences for Tacos 1986, Mixteca and Kees. The Bar Manager will actively work on connecting the businesses and concepts while honoring their individuality.
Bar Management:
- Uphold and maintain the quality and execution of cocktail programs.
- Liaise with bar leaders on menu development, efficiencies and service standards.
- Support General Manager with liquor ordering, invoicing and inventories.
- Consistently look for ways to improve the bar offering and deliver best-in-class service and quality.
- Support the recruitment and ongoing training of bar teams.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation of the bar area.
- Uphold brand standards and cultivate a welcoming, engaging environment.
Service Management:
- Uphold and maintain the steps of service across all restaurants.
- Ensure training materials are accurate and up to date.
- Create pre-shift templates that all teams can use to ensure staff is aware of changes.
- Work with Management Team to enhance the employee and guest experience
- Act as the liaison between outlets to encourage collaboration.
- Actively participate in and support service on the floor
- Hold employees accountable to all standards and practices. Coach and discipline when necessary.
Guest Relations:
- Constantly look for opportunities to personalize and enhance the guest experience
- Review reservations daily to identify VIPs, occasions, value guests and opportunities to improve guest experience.
- Develop and manage relationships with our regular guests, encouraging repeat visits and fostering a sense of community around our brand.
- Utilize guest feedback and analytics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, contributing to ongoing efforts to enhance guest satisfaction and overall performance.
Community Outreach and Management:
- Working with marketing teams, connecting with influencers, celebrities, high-value clientele, and various communities around the city to entice them to visit One Cornelia.
- Build relationships to enhance brand visibility and generate positive word-of-mouth marketing.
- Work closely with the marketing team to support social media campaigns and marketing strategies that boost awareness and outreach.
- Serve as an ambassador for the business in the neighborhood, building relationships and establishing One Cornelia as a standard bearer in the industry and the community.
Business Acumen and Compliance:
- Work with the General Manager and Management Team to implement, monitor, and fine-tune clear strategic initiatives to achieve top and bottom-line targets.
- Work with the management team on a proactive approach to managing prime costs, with an eye on the daily, weekly, monthly and annual projections, and budgets.
- Work with the General Manager and Management Team to manage staffing levels, writing schedules, and implementing systems that allow the restaurant to achieve excellence in operations while taking care of the bottom line.
- Weigh in on the weekly schedule costs and participate in inventories, to show fiscal responsibility and an understanding of the budgeted targets.
- Lead daily and weekly walk through’s to ensure facilities are up to our standard.
- Ensure that HR practices are consistent with One Cornelia’s values and compliant with all local, state and federal laws.
- Lead a best-in-class approach to cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and food safety.
- Provide monthly commentary on Financial performance actual vs. budget with actionable tactics going forward.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Shift work,