Bar Manager - Toridori

Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee the bar program, maintain standards, and drive sales through innovative promotions. The ideal candidate will have extensive beverage knowledge, cocktail experience, and a passion for hospitality, ensuring a high-quality guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high volume, fast paced hospitality environment.
• Experience in both fine dining and casual restaurant bar environments preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the bar program and maintain bar standards.
• Manage staffing, cost controls, and staff training.
• Build relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Skills

Cocktail experience

Beverage knowledge

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Post-secondary diploma / degree in Business or Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bar Manager will oversee the bar program by creating and maintaining bar standards while driving sales through creative and innovative promotions and building relationships with suppliers and vendors. In addition, the Bar Manager is accountable for the day to day operations of the restaurant bar including staffing, cost controls, staff training, budgeting, administration and active floor management during service.

The Day to Day :

• Manage the overall bar and beverage program for the restaurant including sake, soju, cocktails, beers, garnishing and non-alcoholic beverages
• Create and maintain service and operational standards for the bar, making use of best practices and efficiencies where possible
• Lead the creation and maintenance of cocktail lists including new and innovative products and combinations while keeping in mind costing and speed requirements
• Liaison and build relationships with beverage related suppliers to source new products, new promotions and improved pricing
• Communicate the vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforce the Freehand values daily and inspires the team with his / her exciting vision for the future
• Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and senior management alike
• Demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue
• Use conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity
• Additional duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma / degree in Business or Hospitality as asset
• Sake, soju experience is an asset, but highly preferred
• Cocktail experience is a must
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high volume, fast paced hospitality environment.
• Experience working in both a fine dining and casual restaurant bar environment is preferred
• Extensive beverage knowledge including traditional cocktails and new, on-trend beverages
• Experience with new restaurant or bar openings and bar set-up is preferred
• A passion for beverage, food and service is a must
• Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate extreme organization in a fast paced environment while acting as a team player
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook