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ID
#52859319 -
Salary
TBD -
Source
Minnesota -
Date
2024-11-10 -
Deadline
2025-01-09
Now Hiring Bar Manager/Head Bartender
Minnesota, Minneapolis / st paul, 55401 Minneapolis / st paul USAPosition: Full-time Bar Manager (5 days a week)
Compensation: Hourly + tips, or salary (based on experience)
North Loop, Minneapolis
Are you ready to lead and build an exciting, dynamic bar team in the heart of North Loop? We’re looking for a Bar Manager who will take ownership of our bar operations, bringing fresh ideas and passion for the hospitality industry. A true professional in this role. The role also offers a unique opportunity to join a supportive, vibrant restaurant, manage a small bar team, and create memorable guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Bar Operations: Oversee all aspects of daily bar service, including maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction and bar team performance.
- Cocktail Program: Work with our established beverage consultant to enhance consistency and quality across the program. Opportunities exist for special cocktails and “cocktail of the week” creations.
- Staff Training & Development: Lead training programs to elevate the team’s skills and knowledge, ensuring everyone is aligned on beverage standards and service quality.
- Administrative Oversight: Manage bar inventory, control costs, monitor purchases, and reduce waste. Work closely with our vendors & bar team to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with the Director of Food and Beverage on monthly education and training sessions for all staff.
About You:
You have a genuine passion for the restaurant industry, and food and drink are central to your life. You're known for creating warm, authentic hospitality for everyone—staff, guests, vendors, and stakeholders. With a thorough understanding of both the service and operational sides of the restaurant, you excel at finding ways to improve performance and guest satisfaction. Can handle working under pressure and be clean cut.
We’re looking for a natural mentor who enjoys helping others grow and a leader who uses organized systems to keep everything running smoothly.
Ideal Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience behind the bar, including experience developing cocktail and beer menus
- Familiarity with the Minneapolis cocktail and dining scene
- Extensive knowledge of international spirits and a plus for international food experience
- Proven ability to build and lead a team with a culture of respect and accountability
- A positive, collaborative, and proactive attitude (only positive and yes can attitude)
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
Key Notes:
Expectations: This positions needs to grow our bar sales and guests counts, lead the team in a professional manner, control costs and manage bar inventories. Hire, train and lead bar team. Maintain proper pars so the bar is always firing at all cylinders
Application Instructions: Resume and references must be submitted in a word or pdf file with verifiable work experience.
About you: We are only looking for committed individuals who take their work seriously.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Implement effective cost control measures for the bar and batching program
- Participate in monthly inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and inventory management
- Manage bartender scheduling, hiring, and performance to keep the team prepared and engaged
What We’re Looking for in a Team Member:
- Strong work ethic and genuine enthusiasm for hospitality
- Passion and deep knowledge of cocktails, wine, and food
- Leadership skills with pride in teaching and guiding others
- Honesty, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
- Ability to stay composed and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Team player mindset with a proactive, go-getter attitude
- Detail-oriented, organized, and solution-focused
-Provide amazing hospitality
If you're ready to make an impact and be a part of our journey to offer exceptional dining and drinking experiences, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and bring your expertise to North Loop's vibrant food and drink community.