The Bar Lead will oversee the bar program by creating and maintaining bar standards while driving sales through creative and innovative promotions and building relationships with suppliers and vendors. In addition the Bar Lead is accountable for the day to day operations of the restaurant bar including cost controls staff training budgeting administration and active bartending.
The Day to Day:
- Work bartending/serving shifts
- Manage the bar and beverage program for the restaurant including cocktails beers garnishing and nonalcoholic beverages
- Create and maintain service and operational standards for the bar making use of best practices and efficiencies where possible
- Lead the creation and maintenance of cocktail lists including new and innovative products and combinations while keeping in mind costing and speed requirements
- Liaison and build relationships with beverage related suppliers to source new products new promotions and improved pricing
- Communicate the vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforce the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future
- Ensure facility is well maintained repaired and spotless at all times
- Regularly monitors and achieves the O&B points of technical service and points of details
- Builds and maintains relationships with guests team members and senior management alike
- Demonstrate high personal integrity business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue
- Use conflict resolution and problem solving skills
- Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity
- Assists with the tracking of sales invoicing and managing inventory
- Additional duties as assigned or required
Qualifications :
- Minimum 3 years experience in a high volume fast paced hospitality environment.
WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable an asset
Experience working in both a fine dining and casual restaurant bar environment is preferred
Extensive beverage knowledge including traditional cocktails and new ontrend beverages
Experience with new restaurant or bar openings and bar setup is preferred
A passion for beverage food and service is a must!
Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate extreme organization in a fast paced environment while acting as a team player
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong business acumen
Additional Information :
** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; however only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **
Oliver & Bonacinis Diversity Commitment
At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime