Bar Manager

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

Named the 5th Best Hotel Bar in the United States by USA Today, The Fed is an eclectic cocktail bar with a sophisticated New England twist. Featuring an enticing range of craft cocktails, cold beer and elevated dinner fare, The Fed is the perfect place to celebrate all of life's moments. The Bar Manager for The Fed is a member of the Food and Beverage team whose primary responsibility is to ensure that the Hotel’s service standards and Food & Beverage revenues are met or exceeded in The Fed.  Hospitable, welcoming and friendly guest service are essential requirements of the position, along with necessary technical skills required for the operation of The Fed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing the entire operation of The Fed
• Develop and create signature hand crafted cocktails, local craft beer selections and desirable wine offerings
• Maintain inventory of supplies/approve all requisitions to ensure operation is held at par standards
• Maintain POS systems, update product pricing and runs daily reports
• Responsible for maintaining beverage cost to appropriate levels in The Fed
• Promote The Fed experience to internal and external guests
• Ensure maximum level of guest service while maintaining Langham standards and Forbes standards
• Handle guest requests/complaints
• Responsible for menu design and creating promotional materials and specials
• Oversee and conduct beverage education for Fed colleagues and ensure the team is aware of current beverage trends and adhering to quality standards
• Prepare daily/weekly payroll and schedule
• Schedule and conduct monthly departmental meetings
• Interview and train new colleagues.  Handle all disciplinary action necessary
• Develop and create signature hand crafted cocktails, local craft beer selections and wine offerings
• Responsible for inventory and supplies, approve all requisitions to ensure operation is held at bar standards
• Maintain high level of creativity amongst the team with regards to food & beverage menus
• Complete projects delegated by Supervisor in timely manner

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS 

• 70% - Floor Management
• 15% - Administrative work
• 15% - Menu Developing

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY 

• Experience with and strong knowledge of Micros POS and cocktail menu desig

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Food Safety: Abide by food safety requirements and hold others accountable to monitor FIFO inventory and visually inspect food preparation and delivery.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or 2-3 years’ experience in a 4-5 star hotel or independent restaurant as Bar/Beverage Manager.
• Minimum 2 years of cocktail mixology experience where demonstrating knowledge of exact recipes and presentation methodologies. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• ServSafe Alcohol and/or TIPS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs. as needed.  Able to work long hours plus the ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time