Bar Manager

Sinizki Bar Café is the newest addition to the vibrant Atwater Village. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be a part of the opening team that help set the standards and practices for years to come. Sinizki blends together the old-world charm of an east European all day café with contemporary hospitality and exceptional service. Sinizki will be serving a full menu, full liquor and a full espresso program behind one bar from morning to night.

We are seeking to hire an expert-level bar professional who is creative, self-starting and passionately hospitable, to help establish and evolve a unique and intentional bar program. The right qualified candidate will be a heavily experienced bar technician and 'bar chef,' with the acumen to develop an exceptionally distinctive bar identity.

Long-term full-time commitment preferred.

THE JOB: BAR MANAGER/LEAD BARTENDER
-Work closely with a management team of vetted professionals coming from backgrounds in multiple restaurant openings and  Michelin reviewed establishments such as Elf and Dune.

-Create and maintain an exceptional on-brand cocktail program, every service, from season to season.
-Design and prepare all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the bar and dining room with precision, efficiency and alacrity while surpassing guest expectations with unparalleled service.
-Accurately prepare and document all cocktail recipes, mixes, batches and house-made bar ingredients
-Thoroughly train and mentor the bar staff and assist in spirit/mixology education of the dining room staff.
-Continuously seek new and innovative ways to elevate, improve and develop the unique identity of Solstice's bar program through research and self-study

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Expert-level, passionate knowledge of spirits and vintage/classic and modern mixology techniques, methods and trends
-Experience developing and operating a high-end and distinctive cocktail program
-Fine-dining service etiquette and professionalism
-Highly organized and thorough in development and execution
-Reliable, loyal, trustworthy and consistent.
-Humble and eager to serve our team as a mentor
-In-depth knowledge of implementing standards to achieve a desired pour cost
-Thorough inventory and product cost management, ordering and managing supply needs
-Discover, create and maintain relationships with suppliers implementing organic practices
-Current Food Handler's Certificate - Management Cert preferred but not required. We can facilitate acquiring this.
-Current RBS Certificate.
-Ability to stand for long periods of time.
-Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Sinizki is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.