General Manager - Local Edition
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Job Description
Beneath Market St., in the depths of the historic Hearst Building lays the subterranean cocktail bar known as Local Edition. Inspired by the newspaper businesses of the 50s and 60s, you will find a sophisticated décor juxtaposed with vintage paper presses and clippings from the archives of San Francisco’s past. If you have a background in and a passion for leading and managing teams, the General Manager position at Local Edition may be a good fit for you. We are looking for people who have experience in a busy bar, hotel, or restaurant, but other work history may be considered with appropriate managerial experience. Working evenings and weekends may be required, the standard work week is Tuesday through Saturday.
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 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, Yelp Restaurant Manager, 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
Matching 401(k) after the first year
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.
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