Bar Manager

The Ned City of London Sales; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Exciting learning and development programs

Exclusive hotel rates for family and friends

Reward and recognition initiatives

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Bar Manager at a renowned members’ club in the heart of Washington, DC. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a talented bar team, ensuring exceptional service and high-quality beverage offerings. You will be responsible for managing staff, overseeing inventory, and implementing creative beverage programs that elevate the guest experience. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative club is dedicated to providing a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for hospitality and a flair for creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

Qualifications

• Proven track record in bar management with outstanding service delivery.
• Experience in managing beverage inventories and staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage bar staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Oversee beverage program and ensure quality control.
• Maximize revenue and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Bar supervisory experience

Outstanding drinks knowledge

People management

Creativity in beverage preparation

High standards of service

Education

Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualification

Job description

Our bar teams are the smiling faces serving up creative drinks and engaging conversations with our guests. Our bars showcase our handcrafted cocktails and expansion beverage offerings surrounded by our gorgeous restaurants and spaces, each with its own distinct look, vibe, and menu to compliment it.

Are you an experienced Bar Manager looking to join one of the best clubs in DC?

What’s the role?

Bar Manager

About The Ned:

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to be opening a Ned’s Club in the US capital, our fourth and newest location.

The property:

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW.

The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-storey building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.

The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.

Reporting into the Head of Bars and working alongside the restaurant operations team you will:

• Manage staff in all aspects including recruiting, training, schedules, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures.
• Assess staff performance, conduct appraisals, and strategize for improving staff performance.
• Support beverage program training to promote quality control.
• Placing orders for inventory based on business needs and budgets.
• Report bar stock shortage– (variables) glasses & equipment.
• Liaising with Head of Bars over liquor stocks, costs, spillage.
• Overseeing events- Liaise with Functions Coordinators concerning food and drink on the night.
• Responsible for Mystery Shopper Reports and staff development in collaboration with Head of Bars.
• Ensure maximum revenue is achieved from all sales opportunities.
• Ensure a safe and productive work environment, provide Safety Training as needed.

What Ned’s Club can give you:

• Salary of up to $80,000 per year
• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when Club opens
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays.
• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Employee assistance program –advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives

What you can bring to the role:

• Previous bar supervisory or leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering outstanding drinks, service, and people management
• Our customers and guests expect the best, so high standards are essential
• You’ll have great all-round drinks knowledge, and ideally experience with cocktails and/or wines
• Taking the lead on all orders necessary for the beverage program, including maintaining par levels on a weekly basis.
• A creative flair is always welcome – we host regular cocktail competitions with our winning drinks being added to the menus
• Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualification is preferred
• Ownership over beverage inventories on a monthly basis

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be able to live and work in the US to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as Bar Manager

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