Bar Manager

Responsible for the successful running of the Chapter & Verse Lounge Bar. This position promotes the lounge, menu planning, maintains standards, manages forecast and revenue generation of the venue, assists servers on the floor during peak periods and manages staff as well as the venue inventory and control. Strives to ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Accountable for enforcing all legal obligations professionally and consistently. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan. Strengthens the food and beverage/culinary team by assisting in other outlets when needed. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Implements agreed upon beverage policy and procedures throughout the venues of responsibility. Manages in compliance with all local, state and Federal beverage and liquor laws. Understands beverage control including days on hand, perpetual inventory, bar pars, portion control, costs controls, beverage potentials, mix of sales analysis for beverage, issue & returns, food standards, and period end inventory. Monitors adherence to all liquor control policies and procedures. Attends pre- and post-convention meetings as needed to understand group needs. Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to manage the financials of the two departments. Manages the departments' controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. Ensures compliance with all venue, hotel and Area and Marriott Worldwide policies, standards and procedures. Maintains food handling and sanitation standards. Manages inventories according to budget and business levels. Develops drinks menus and promotions as necessary and assists with development of food menu. Leading Bar/Lounge Team and Managing Human Resource Activities Ensures staff are trained on all aspects of their roles. Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters. Communicates critical information to the venues' staff regarding all hotel happenings. Prepares rosters and approves timecards and leave requests. Develops and supports the departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job. Drives the development and implementation of corrective action plans. Runs probationary reviews, Performance reviews. Plans hiring needs and runs interviews. Supports wider hotel activities and training. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Provides excellent customer service. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Responds effectively to guest problems and complaints. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement. Provides feedback to individuals in an effort to improve service performance. Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. Important Notice for Candidates Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles. Only apply through official Marriott channels. We don’t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment other than to advertise roles. Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Marriott emails, with an @marriott.com or @jwmarriott.com domain (or one of the other Marriott brands when applying for other Marriott hotels). We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it’s a scam. Report it immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr