We are looking to recruit a Bar Manager to join our award winning team here in The Connacht Hotel. This role will be reporting to The Hotel Manager.
Function: To manage and lead all Bar operations and to deliver the financial success of the Beverage function in teh hotel.
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities
- To lead the Bar department and execute the strategy to achieve department goals.
- To support the Hotel Manager in the strategic running of the hotel Bar.
- To engage in the recruitment process by partaking in interviews, overseeing trials and making hiring decisions
- To ensure new staff are fully trained and supported during on-boarding period
- To focus on retention and development of employees
- To review and report staff performance
- To motivate the team and lead by example
- Manage correct set-up and service of Bar, floor, lobby and glass corridor for all service times and ensure consistency at all times
- Hands on approach to service when required
- Support evening service in the restaurant
- To review sales on a regular basis and identify new sources of revenue and product development in order to maximise the profitability
- To liaise with Sales and Marketing team on the beverage promotional programme for the year ensuring profitability
- To liaise with Meetings & Events department to ensure all occasions / events’ booking requirements for F&B are correct and delivered.
- To oversee and support events in the hotel to ensure excellence in service is delivered at all times
- To communicate effectively with other departments and their managers to ensure smooth operations and service quality
- To effectively manage and forecast staff rosters
- To be responsible for payroll costs for the department and to ensure they are meeting their forecasted payroll costs
- To maintain efficient control measures of the bar stock and inventory
- To supervise cash handling practices within the department
- To manage food and beverage costs effectively
- Work closely with HR to ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health & safety, employment regulations and other statutory regulations.
- To support Green Team with the company policy and initiatives to promote Sustainability and Green approach within Food and Beverage department
Core Competencies
- Customer orientated
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership and delegation
- Decisiveness
- Problem solving
- Knowledge of food and beverage
- Pro-activeness
- Approachable
- Communication
- Integrity
- Strategic thinking
Professional requirements and Experience:
- 2 Years experience as a Bar Manager
- Hospitality/ Event Management Degree desirable
- Must be flexible in terms of working hours
- Fluent in English written and verbal
- HACCP
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Bar Manager: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
