General Manager

Who We are Looking For

Integrity and true care for others
We are seeking a positive, hospitality driven individual. Our commitment to the community is paramount in our business. This means you welcome diversity, you stay connected to what is happening and take responsibility to ensure our business practices align with the community. You create an experience that has a welcoming atmosphere for our guests, team and neighbors.

Leading the team requires daily care of each individual that works with us. You lead with gratitude by acknowledging the contributions of the team and seek out opportunities to support others.
Your style has to be flexible to the individual, this means you can easily navigate between direct and supportive leadership styles.

If this resonates with you and you embrace our values and norms, we would love to meet you.

A Little Bit About Us

Located on the buzziest corner of San Marcos’ iconic downtown square, Bazaar is the most anticipated new opening in recent years. The most elevated, high-volume bar program in the market with bold flavors in a unique, mediterranean-inspired food offering.

A Nova Hospitality concept, setting a new standard for the Downtown San Marcos food and beverage scene. A modern bar with Moroccan-inspired finishes; interiors led by Rituals, the designers behind TenTen, Devil May Care, The Well, Mayfair and The Marc. Bold, modern Mediterranean flavors throughout simple-yet-cravable menus. A tiny but mighty food offering, to complement this beverage-first concept. A flexible, indoor-outdoor venue, with full audio-visual capabilities including a DJ booth, nightlife lighting, a dozen televisions, and two full bars. Bazaar will be a crowd favorite for the student population, young professionals and tourists alike.

Here is what you can expect:

Leading the Team

• Be passionate about food & beverage, an eye for detail and a collaborative team player
• Demonstrate care, listening, clear direction and collaboration everyday with the team
• Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and energize a diverse team
• Is actively involved in the selection, development/performance and separation of team members
• Responsible for recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling and all aspects of performance management of team
• Partners with BOH management to ensure operational and service expectations are defined and delivered
• Champion and adhere to all Company standards and policies
• Conducts meaningful daily preshifts for all FOH team members
• Maintains team morale, addressing any and all issues with care and efficiency

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of five 2 years of high volume restaurant/bar/lounge or nightclub management experience
• Strong understanding and background in cocktail/beverage development
• Proven knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures in a restaurant Food & Beverage outlet is required
• Extensive understanding of guest service and importance of the guest experience
• Proven ability to accurately calculate P&L and implement spending changes is required
• Must have flexibility and be adaptable to all types of changes
• Must be polished, professional, friendly, dynamic and able to multitask
• Proven ability to coach and mentor
• Must be able to create fun in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all types of business contacts
• A valid TABC Certification/Food Handler Card is required and must be obtained before entering this position

Main Job Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the venue team to ensure quality controls, inventory, revenue, & labor targets.
• Management of all Beverage operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching and counseling, auditing/inspecting work to ensure standards are met, promoting teamwork and inclusiveness, scheduling, and conducting performance management with the team.
• Ensure beverage program is executed & maintained at all times
• Create schedules with focus on labor costs
• Conduct and or attend pre-shift meetings
• Open & close outlets, complete accompanying tasks efficiently & accurately
• Handle service opportunities in a personal and timely manner.
• Abide by and uphold company policies and standards as well as state sanitations/health regulations.
• Ensure and maintain safe and secure working conditions/environment

We offer competitive industry compensation, array of benefits like parking and discounts at all of our venues and more with many businesses within the community.