Bar Manager

About This Role

This leadership role is responsible for managing the bar program at Cheba Hut, overseeing everything from staffing and training to ordering and pricing. The Bar Manager will work to enhance the existing program by identifying opportunities and driving sales, collaborating with various groups from crew members to vendors. This position suits a leader who can manage the bar program while also expanding the customer base and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar product and profitability
• Ensure local and national regulations are met and trained
• Uphold brand standards and shop support
• Uphold bartender accountability through leadership and management
• Drive bar sales through collaborative shop initiatives
• Complete bar inventory, including counting product, assessing COGS, adjusting product pricing, and identifying missing product and areas of opportunities
• Ensure all product orders are placed before cut-off times
• Meet liquor, beer, and wine cost benchmarks
• Calculate pour cost on liquor, beer, and wine
• Ensure tap handles, chalk boards, menus, and pricing are up to date
• Set and modify bar prep PARS on a quarterly basis
• Maintain awareness and accountability regarding theft, discounts, and order accuracy
• Enforce all liquor laws
• Implement Cheba Hut policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of customers and crew
• Maintain up-to-date records for required bar certification training per local and Cheba Hut requirements
• Facilitate bar regulation training on a regular cadence
• Obtain necessary tools to ensure bar regulations are met (ID books, ID scanners, etc.)
• Instill high-level awareness in the bar team to avoid over serving, minors, and failing sting operations
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning lists are completed
• Make updates to the bar order guide and distributor/representative contact lists
• Troubleshoot equipment and technology issues
• Assist the GM with shop needs
• Work the line, build catering orders, and run a line shift if needed
• Keep shop informed on bar changes, events, or issues
• Ensure the line is getting the proper bar support needed to sustain day-to-day operations (shagging baskets, lobby love, cleaning tabletops/bar tops, etc.)
• Ensure Cheba Hut recipes are up to date and executed accurately
• Abide by and maintain a positive demeanor regarding Cheba Hut processes and procedures
• Ensure bar POP is displayed during designated timelines
• Check the bar log for needs, issues, and completion