Bar Manager

Bar Manager – District 42 and Bargello Asheville NC

What Makes a McKibbon Hotel Bar Manager?

As a key member of the restaurant/bar leadership team, the Hotel Bar Manager is accountable for the Bar operation. While the focus is to guide the operation of the Bar, you may also serve as the lead manager during the evening, allowing for exposure to all aspects of the hotel operations. The Bar Manager is committed to guest satisfaction and providing a great experience for all guests.

A Day in the Life:

• You will move throughout the facility and monitor cleanliness of serving areas to ensure that associates are meeting food and beverage quality, brand, and service standards.
• Support staff as needed during service.
• You will control the elements that determine profit and loss of the operations.
• You will work with the hotels’ sales team to ensure that all meeting spaces are properly supplied and maintained.
• You will coordinate with the Director of F&B and Executive Chef in the planning of menus.
• You will work with the Director of F&B on administrative duties, including tracking expenses, maintaining profitability, maintaining and planning ahead for reservations in open table, creating and executing checklists and SOPs.
• You will work with the Director of F&B on product pricing, menus, and wine selection.
• You will be responsible for maintaining the inventory of the Bar, budgeting, drink costs, charging out house accounts, closing the outlets several nights a week.
• You will be responsible for cash management of the outlets- maintaining cash drawers, making change, opening banks, closing out the day.
• Complete Table touches and ensure the best service for our guests.
• Work with the Director and Chefs to create experiences and events inside the restaurants.

Requirements

• An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• 3 years’ minimum experience in a bar/restaurant operation preferred
• 3 years minimum experience as a Bartender preferred
• Experience in a supervisor or managerial position
• Experience working with Point-of-Sale System – Toast and Reservation system – Open Table (highly desired)
• Experience working at a hotel or restaurant establishment (highly desired)
• The ability to implement the established menu and service standards
• The ability and drive to personify our culture in every interaction with guests and associates
• The ability to perform initial and ongoing training of associates
• The ability to deliver on the quality of service that guests deserve and expect

Ideal Skills & Qualities:

• The ability to communicate in a friendly manner with guests
• The ability to create a fun and supportive working environment
• Keeping up-to-date with local events and tailoring Food and Beverage operations to enhance guests’ experience in the local community
• A conscientious spirit and the drive to excel in every aspect of your duties
• The creativity to enhance sales in the lounge and food outlets

Perks & Benefits Beyond the Basics:

We know that hospitality starts from within, and that’s why we value the employee experience as much as we value our guests’ experience. From our competitive benefits package to our fun-loving spirit, we strive to create an environment that’s equal parts work and play. Our people will always be our first investment. We offer benefits and perks based on full or part time employment:

Full Time Associates:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance

Financial & Occupational Wellness: All Associates

• Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)
• 401K Savings Plan with 50% matching funds
• Associate referral program
• Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)
• Wellbeats APP to support physical and mental wellness

Personal Wellness: All Associates

• Fundraising matching funds program
• Team volunteer opportunities
• 24/7 chaplain services
• Exclusive hotel rate discounts

Any state specific holiday, vacation or benefit requirements will apply