General Manager - Future Bars Group

Future Bars Group – General Manager

As designers, operators, and hospitalitarians, we at Future Bars specialize in creating great hospitality experiences and cocktails that emphasize fresh seasonal ingredients. Our portfolio consists of bar and store locations including locations like the speakeasy Bourbon and Branch, the cocktail bar Rickhouse, the tiki bars The Zombie Village and Pagan Idol, and our Cask stores in San Francisco and in Berkeley. If you have a background in and a passion for leading and managing teams, the General Manager position may be right for you. We are looking for persons who have prior experience in a busy bar, hotel, or restaurant, but other work history may be considered with appropriate managerial experience. Working evenings and weekends may be required, the standard work week is Tuesday through Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory controls
• Create cocktail menus under the direction of the Beverage Director
• Determine employees’ schedules and manage labor costs
• Ensure bar is well-stocked and clean
• Track customer behavior and sales
• Maintain budget and monitor beverage costs
• Oversee planning for special events
• Liaise with the events team
• Appropriately delegate tasks to staff
• Purchase liquor and other supplies
• Oversee staff, including bartenders and barbacks
• Hire, train, promote, and, when necessary, discipline staff
• Provide input on décor and marketing, including social media and other forms of publicity

Qualifications

• Record of critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Customer service focus
• Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms
• Familiarity with Craftable, Yelp Restaurant Manager, and Square for Restaurants is nice but not required
• Degree in business, management, hospitality, or equivalent is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation @ $30/hr
• Company sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits
• Commuter check tax benefits
• Matching 401(k) after first year

Resumes without a cover letter stating why you’re interested and why you might be a good member of our team will not be considered.

Future Bars Group is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. Future Bars Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, weight, height, marital status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.