Job Description

Westside Steakhouse mainstay is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Restaurant & Bar Manager to help lead the team. Someone with experience training & developing bar staff, who knows how to interact and engage with guests both in the bar area and on the floor during service. This role will be a mix of bartending/overseeing the bar and being on the floor, while providing ongoing education and development for the staff. Looking for a candidate that can be an integral addition to the quality of product, service, and ambiance. Strong cocktail/spirits knowledge is required, and a background in fine dining highly ideal. The perfect opportunity for a high-energy team player with a positive attitude!

Restaurant/Bar Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee the FOH and Bar teams
• Willingness to work behind the bar and be present on the floor as required
• Ongoing development and training of team members to ensure growth, knowledge, and professionalism
• Ensure consistency and cleanliness of bar and bar program
• Order, receive, stock, and inventory liquor, beer, and wine
• Develop programs/methods to increase efficiency of bar operations
• Maintain, support and promote company culture
• Take initiative and help to build business
• Contribute to controlling costs and maximizing efficiencies
• Maintain health, safety and sanitation standards
• Ordering, inventory and scheduling
• Provide an excellent guest experience and resolve all guest issues
• Hold the team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example
• Ensure the team is well educated on the menu and bar/beverage items
• Hire, train, motivate and coach team members
• Oversee quality of food and beverage
• Assess employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities
• Understand and comply with CA labor laws

Restaurant/Bar Manager Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years as a Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, Service Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, Bar Manager, Beverage Manager, Bar Lead, or comparable hospitality management role in an upscale or fine dining restaurant concept
• Strong experience in craft cocktail culture
• Creative and natural approach to flavors
• A sophisticated communicator with high standards of performance, problem solving and listening skills
• Ability to create strong relationships with guests, members, and staff
• Working knowledge of bar operations and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage service, spirits & cocktails, creating and developing, cost control, labor control, and maintenance
• Must be high energy with a positive attitude
• Basic understanding of administrative functions
• High attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
• Commitment to providing exceptional service to guests and support to staff members
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft office
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
• Food safety certification

Compensation:

• Base Salary in the $72-77k+ range DOE
• Bonus Potential
• Medical Benefits
• PTO Plan
• 401K

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