Bar Manager

Duty Manager (Bar Focus)

This is an excellent chance for you to leave the rat race and bring your superb skills to a highly respected restaurant in the Bay of Plenty region!

The Talisman Hotel in Katikati, Bay of Plenty (30 min from Tauranga) offers a delicious array of high-quality meals in our Bistro restaurant and beautiful summer Garden Bar. We pride ourselves on using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.

We are looking for a Duty Manager to oversee the bar and working a variety of shifts (evenings, weekends and public holidays).  You will be rostered on between Monday to Sunday 10am to 10pm. This is a permanent full-time position for one Duty Manager (Bar Focus). This role will be a minimum of 40 hours each week and up to 60 hours per week maximum. Weekends and nights are a requirement and non-negotiable. Public holidays may also be required.

We are looking to hire a Duty Manager (Bar Focus). This role has control and autonomy, thus we need someone who has experience with working in a Bar and is confident in such skills to teach others.

Responsibilities:

·       Run the bar

·       Assist in training staff

·       Assist in managing team members

·       Ensure service is run in an effective manor to ensure customer satisfaction

·       Assist the director with beverage menus

·       Ensure junior team members are given adequate support

·       Provide the perfect service experience for every Guest

·       Ensure the Guest feels important and welcome

·       Ensure hot food is hot and cold food is cold

·       Adhere to timing standards for products and services

·       Look for ways to consolidate service and increase table turns

·       Present menu, answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage

·       Serve the Guest in an accommodating manner

·       Must know all food liquor, beer, wine and retail offered

·       Apply positive suggestive sales approach to guide Guests

·       Pre-bus tables; maintain table cleanliness, bus tables

·       Looks for ways to avoid waste and limit costs

·       Assist in keeping the restaurant clean and safe

·       Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages

·       Deliver food and beverages to any table as needed

·       Must follow all cash handling policies and procedures

·       Report to property on time and in proper uniform

Requirements:

At least 2 years of experience in a relevant role – bar experience is required.

Good knowledge of spirits, wine/beer, cocktails.

The ability to manage customers, alcohol intake and ensure that liquor licence laws

are complied with at all times.

Exceptional customer service skills.

The ability to thrive under pressure.

A can-do, positive attitude.

No criminal record.

Excellent communication skills.

Pay rate between $25-$28 per hour depending on experience.