What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bar Manager position at 929 Cocktail & Vinyl Record Bar?
929 is a Cocktail Vinyl Record Bar inspired by Canto-Pop & Mando-Pop, located in Long Island City, NY.
From craft cocktails and small bites to music and art displays, 929’s goal is to create an immersive space for the celebration of Cantonese and Mandarin pop music from the 1980s and beyond. Sipping a cocktail inspired by Chinese ingredients while jamming to music playing on vinyl and browsing the music memorabilia collection in the space is what we would love to see our guests doing. We believe in celebration, introduction, and, most importantly, preservation of the pop culture we grew up with.
This is a full-time on-site role for a Bar Manager at 929 in Long Island City, NY. The bar manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, inventory, staff management, customer service, and menu creation.
Responsibilities
- Provide the highest levels of organization and hospitality to guests at all times, without exception
- Maintain the integrity of service and proactively communicate with managing partners to address any potential negative experiences
- Manage bartenders, servers, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure guests receive prompt and courteous service and floor staff to adhere to conduct requirements as per SOPs
- Responsible for creating weekly staff schedule, hosting regular staff meeting, and one-on-one check-in with staff, and partaking in staff hiring process
- Facilitate communication between kitchen staff and bar staff
- Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures and maintains/implements proper dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items in compliance with food and beverage hygiene policies and procedures.
- Coordinate daily supply inventory for the bar by administering purchasing and receiving procedures
- Manage and implement workflow & structure behind the bar, service standard, and inventory system
- Conduct weekly inventory check-in in all areas, including walk-in fridge, liquor shelf, dry goods, and all prep ingredients
- Ensure smooth operation of bar services from quality control of food & beverage to general atmosphere & customer service of the bar
- Responsible for completing all paperwork requirements at the end of the shift, including cash drops and check drops
- Manage and direct creations and R&D of all seasonal, holiday, and theme drink menus in collaboration with bartenders and managing partners
- Constantly analyze the alcoholic beverage business trends to bring in spirits for inventory
- Structure and implement opening & closing procedure
- Manage & conduct interviews & training of new staff and create training materials in collaboration with partners
- Implement loss/risk prevention by analyzing sales to determine the amount of batching and inventory overall
- Oversee the process of batching house signature cocktails
- Engage with guests and colleagues in a professional and dignified manner
- Uphold 929's goal and mission statement, promote 929's culture, and always positively represent the brand
- Complete any other task assigned by the managing partners as required in a timely and professional manner
Qualifications
- Resume and proven working experience as a bartender and a bar manager for at least 5 years
- Ability to manage staff, service flow, and inventory system for a high-volume restaurant/bar
- High school or equivalent education is required
- Professional knowledge of spirits and cocktail
- Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
- Full awareness of DOH compliance (NYC DOHMH); shall also act as walk-through liaison while DOH is on property
- Punctuality: Adherence to posted schedule and arrival time and attendance at mandatory meetings
- Responsibility: Personal comportment in line with 929’s policies, standards, and expectations
- Extensive knowledge of Toast (POS System) and Resy (Reservations System)
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Can handle the pressure of a high-volume, high-energy venue
- Guest service oriented
- Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and management skills
- NY Food Protection Certificate is required
- NY ATAP Certificate is preferred
- Knowledge of Chinese ingredients is a plus
- Knowledge of Mandarin and/or Cantonese is a plus
- Knowledge of vinyl records is a plus
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000