General Manager/Bar Manager - The Lark

FutureBars Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A casual neighborhood bar in San Francisco is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations. The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a team effectively. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, managing labor costs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a background in hospitality and possess critical thinking skills. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Company-sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits

Commuter check tax benefits

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required.
• Experience in hospitality and sales technology platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory controls and manage labor costs.
• Hire, train, and oversee staff including bartenders.
• Ensure bar is well-stocked and clean.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Focus

Calm Under Pressure

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Management

Degree in Hospitality

Tools

Craftable (Bevager)

Square for Restaurants

Job description

General Manager - The Lark

The Lark Bar is a casual neighborhood bar that features local sports, beers, quality cocktails, a fine selection of spirits, and a convivial atmosphere. Our customers are generally a mix of people stopping in after work, industry regulars, and those visiting from nearby hotels. If you are a character and want to be part of a small and close-knit team, a role at The Lark Bar may be for you.
The General Manager is ultimately responsible for all bar operations. You should be able to work independently, effectively communicate managerial objectives, effectively complete detail-oriented administrative tasks, and manage a team in a fair manner. Success in this position requires speedy completion of administrative duties and strong attention to detail. The General Manager will report directly to the Operations Director.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory controls
• Create cocktail menus under the direction of the Beverage Director
• Determine employees’ schedules and manage labor costs
• Ensure bar is well-stocked and clean
• Track customer behavior and sales
• Maintain budget and monitor beverage costs
• Oversee planning for special events
• Liaise with the events team
• Appropriately delegate tasks to staff
• Purchase liquor and other supplies
• Oversee staff, including bartenders and barbacks
• Hire, train, promote, and, when necessary, discipline staff
• Provide input on décor and marketing, including social media and other forms of publicity

Qualifications

• Record of critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Customer service focus
• Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms
• Familiarity with Craftable (Bevager), and Square for Restaurants is nice but not required
• Degree in business, management, hospitality, or equivalent is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation$24-$30/hr depending on experience + tips
• Company-sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits
• Commuter check tax benefits

Resumes without a cover letter stating why you’re interested and why you might be a good member of our team will not be considered.
Future Bars Group is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. Future Bars Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, weight, height, marital status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.