Bar Operations Manager

ABOUT LAWN CLUB

Lawn Club is an exciting new competitive socializing destination in the Seaport, having just opened in November, 2023.

Positioning itself as “New York’s Leisure Headquarters,” Lawn Club features indoor and outdoor gaming lawns in a massive 25,000 square foot venue, along with amazing cocktails and a small menu of tasty bites.

Designed to deliver the ideal atmosphere for hanging out with friends, each rentable lawn at Lawn Club will come with a full complement of popular lawn games including bocce, cornhole, croquet, ladders, kan jam, beersbee and lawn pong, along with big-screen TVs for sports enjoyment, courtside F&B service, and dedicated “Lawncierges” to help with all gaming needs. Lawn Club also features two regulation shuffle board courts and two putting pool greens.

Lawn Club appeals to a variety of audiences: twenty-somethings looking for a fun night out, families looking for something to do together, anyone looking for a great event venue for their next social gathering, corporate event planners, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bar Operations Manager is a key part of bringing the Lawn Club vision to life and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the establishment. With a primary focus on delivering a welcoming, fun and memorable experience for guests and fostering a positive environment for staff, this role will oversee day-to-day operations, set-up, opening, and closing procedures for Lawn Club’s bars.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring the guest experience delivers on the Lawn Club brand promise of being the ideal place to hang out with friends
• Supervising and enhancing the customer experience at the bar, ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Ensuring that set-up, opening, and closing procedures are followed to maintain operational excellence
• Providing hands-on support to bartenders during peak hours, assisting with customer service and drink preparation
• Supervising staff on a day-to-day basis, creating a positive environment, monitoring performance, and handling any guest inquiries; escalating issues accordingly
• Handling and supporting administrative duties such as ordering, scheduling, inventory management, waste control, payroll, and other related tasks
• Conducting regular inventory checks and reporting any discrepancies to management
• Ensuring cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including back of house areas

·       Adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies 

·       Consistently reporting to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform 

·       Operating ethically at all times

·       Performing other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a high-volume bar or restaurant environment
• Minimum 1 year of management or supervisory experience
• Extensive knowledge of bar lifecycles and setup, spirits, cocktail ingredients, and garnishes
• Familiarity with alcohol service and food safety standards, including DOH protocols
• Knowledge of alcohol service and food safety standards 
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

·       High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas

• Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest's expectations

·       Ability to work in an ever-changing environment

·       Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

·       Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach

·       Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

·       Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis). 
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the work area and property.  Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment
• Climbing steps regularly

The base pay range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000.00 a year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment 

history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.  

Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer. 

ABOUT THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Creative Culinary Management Company is a hospitality company based in the heart of NYC Seaport District.  The mission of Creative Culinary Management is to channel our passion for creating an elevated culinary experience, all with a view. Our Restaurants and Marketplace offer a unique experience, whether you are looking for a family feast on the cobblestones, intimate dinner on the pier, or host a private event on our pier rooftop. Our partners' creative energy, combined with our extensive hospitality knowledge, ensures a notable encounter for each our guests.