Bar Manager

Company: Time Out Group plc
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Bar Manager
Location: Miami, FL
Reporting to: Market AGM - GM
Internal: Time Out Market
Role Overview
We love what we do - and it shows! Time Out Market is the division of Time Out that brings our food and cultural experiences to life for our guests, readers and clients.
Our Market Bar Manager take the lead in ensuring that the best of the city under one roof provides each of our guests and team members a memorable experience with each visit.
Responsibilities:
Assist guests with liquor, cocktails, beer and wine
Anticipate guest needs. Provide information to guests regarding our venues, menus and pricing
Ensure all cocktails, liquor, beer and wine are presented and served correctly and all pouring techniques are adhered to as specified by company standards.
Ensure all liquor, beer, cocktails & wine is served according to the company specifications,
Follow the order of service
Ensure that all wine lists and cocktail lists are in perfect condition always.
Assist with any trade events on choice of liquor, beer, cocktail & wines, order quantities, glass selection, service style, timing etc.
Know and describe all liquor, beer, wines and cocktails on the list
Order if stock levels are below par levels
Participate in training sessions and briefings to improve the staff's overall knowledge of liquor, beer, cocktail and wine in general,
Attend liquor/wine tastings and meetings on designated days
Attend trade events and liquor/wine tastings as requested
Maintain company brand "beverage culture" through actively participating in training sessions with the staff
Ensure storage rooms, liquor rooms, bars and wine coolers are kept neat and organized
Check deliveries to ensure correct quantity, liquor, beer & wine types and vintages are delivered
Ensure that glassware and necessary equipment for liquor, beer & wine is always within the par levels and anticipate lead times for further ordering
Maintain proper inventory levels of liquor, beer, wine, other beverages and supplies
Check beverage and food orders prior to serving to ensure that they are correct, properly presented and that special requests have been met
Organize and prioritize service per appropriate service sequence
Ensure proper maintenance of -bar areas.
Ability to create and maintain service rapport through the company corporate philosophy
Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a courteous and polite manner
Adhere to all company Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain all Company Sequence of Service Standards
Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws.
Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

Skills:
Must have strong problem-solving skills
Ability to lead by example
Ability to act in a professional manner always
Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude always
Ability to keep an open and objective view
Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful always
Ability to maintain composure and stay focused
Ability to maintain personal integrity
Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

General Requirements:
21+ years of age
Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Education Requirements:
High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred

Working Knowledge Requirements:
Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of restaurant operations experience required
Expert knowledge of restaurant operations including food, beverage, service techniques, and guest interaction
Above average skill in math and algebraic equations using percentage
Proficient in Windows Microsoft Office, Mac OSX, POS systems

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must present and maintain a professional image to further the overall theme of the venue
Must have good positive energy throughout the day
Must be able to read the computer monitors
Must be able to print legibly for employees, management, and guests to read
Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations
Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office and/or venue
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Must be dexterous and able to participate in all service aspects.
Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry as necessary
Must be able to push and lift up to 25 lbs
Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Ability to talk, hear, taste, and smell
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment and Schedule:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Small to Medium office environment
Personal desk space
Restaurant environment
5-25% Local Travel
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise and crowds the severity of which depends upon Guest volume
Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

What we look for in a candidate:
Time Out is a company filled with individuals as diverse as the cities we live in and cover. - At the same time there are common characteristics and values we all share. To join our team, you'll want to---

Be commercially astute
Either have experience at or want to dive headfirst into a fast-paced digital-first company
Think globally
Have excellent communication and relationship building skills
Have a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive
Be a team player

Culture Fit:
At Time Out Group we believe in diversity and equal opportunity for all people. - We do not discriminate against external or internal candidates on the basis of age; disability; gender reassignment; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation; marriage and civil partnership; and pregnancy and maternity. We believe that diversity develops creativity and enables personal and professional growth where we all learn from each other. We believe in an open culture where ideas are shared candidly and where there is no fear of failure, but rather an understanding that we must experiment and have the freedom to succeed. We believe that everyone has the right to express themselves as they are as this enriches us all. We believe in an open world and the pursuit of happiness, after all, we are in the happiness business.

Company Overview - Time Out Market
Time Out Group comprises two business divisions. Time Out Digital and Time Out Market. In 2014, Time Out Market Lisbon opened in Lisbon - a food and cultural market bringing the best of the city together under one roof: its best restaurants, bars and cultural experiences based on editorial curation. In 2017, Time Out Market Lisbon saw 3.6 million visitors. Now Time Out Group is rolling the format out to other cities as part of its growth strategy. Time Out Market Miami is set to open in 2018, Boston and Chicago in 2019 and the Group is scoping locations around the globe.

About Time Out Group plc
Time Out is the leading global media and entertainment business that inspires and enables people to make the most of a city. It all started in 1968 in London, today Time Out is present in 108 cities in 39 countries, reaching a global monthly audience of 217 million.

Everything we do helps people discover, book and share what the world's cities have to offer. From our powerful content and top-quality curation to the products and selected offers that can be booked directly with us, the solutions for partners to connect with our audience, or the imagination of our Live Events - we are global and no one knows the city like us. Our global reach includes a massive online presence, mobile applications, city magazines, guides and more. Now Time Out Market is taking that to the next level, bringing the best of a city together under one roof in Lisbon, and in other cities around the world soon.
In June 2016, Time Out Group was listed on London's AIM stock exchange, raising investment to position the company for the next stage of its growth and development. It is an exciting time as we're transforming this iconic brand into a digital, transactional business and continue to shape the future of the city experience for both locals and visitors.
Time Out is a dynamic, pioneering brand and so is our team. We want to work with the best and brightest talent because we work for the world's greatest cities, the people enjoying them and the businesses in them. As a truly global team we get to collaborate with colleagues from New York to Paris, Tokyo and Sydney and beyond. Our integrity, passion, curiosity, creativity and openness make us successful and a unique team.

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