Bar Manager

Job Description

ManagerReed Hospitality is a leading recruitment agency for the bar industry in Belfast. We have partnered with a well-known bar chain to find qualified and experienced Duty Managers for their venues.As a Duty Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the bar and all relative area:Profit and Turnover- To assist with the management of variable costs such as wages, heat and light, and to ensure that equipment is properly used to avoid unnecessary repair or replacement.Business Planning- To provide ideas, suggestions and feedback to the Manager with regards to promotions and entertainment.- To actively promote the sales for functions / events etc, and to ensure that staff are also involved in promoting such events.- Provision of Excellent Customer Service- To ensure a high level of customer service at your premises at all times, ensuring that the customer always comes first and that there is management presence on the floor during peak trading hours.- To encourage the team to upsell by identifying selling opportunities and handling customers needs individually.- To ensure that the basic service duties are following Company standards.Stock Control- To maintain strict control over all stock in line with established Company procedures including handling, portioning, wastage and administration.- To ensure that deliveries are received in good condition and checked, and any discrepancies followed through as appropriate.Staffing- To assist the Manager in maintaining control of man-hour costs by reacting to increases / decreases in trade.- To lead by example, approaching work professionally with a supportive and caring attitude to staff.- Team Development and Performance Management- To identify training needs of staff and provide accurate information to Manager.- To participate in staff training to the standards set by the Company in order to consistently achieve the required level of performance.- To identify poor performance / conduct issues and reporting these to the Manager.Health and Safety- To assist in monitoring all statutory requirements and Company policy relating to hygiene, including food safety, health and safety, ensuring that accurate records are maintained.Administration- To ensure that Company reporting is adhered to promptly at all times, such as the completion of Incident Report Forms.Housekeeping- To maintain good housekeeping procedures in order that the premises is always well presented and maintained to the standards set by the Company.- To ensure that the appropriate POS material is displayed.Security- To ensure the premises are secure at all times whilst on duty and to manage the safekeeping of all assets such as fixtures, fittings, stock and monies.- To ensure compliance with all cash handling procedures whilst on duty.Licensing Laws- To be fully conversant with all current licensing legislation and to assist in their implementation in line with Company policy.Miscellaneous- Any other duties relevant and related to the post.If this sounds like the ideal job for you, please contact me on or .