JOB SUMMARY
Fully responsible for bar daily shift operations and supervision of staff. Position assists with promoting the bar, menu planning, maintains standards, assists servers on the floor during peak periods and manages property liquor inventories and controls. Strives to ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Accountable for enforcing all legal obligations professionally and consistently. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements relevant action plans. Strengthens the food and beverage/culinary team by assisting in other outlets when needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing Bar Operations
· Implements agreed upon beverage policy and procedures throughout the property.
· Manages in compliance with all local, state and Federal beverage and liquor laws.
· Understands beverage control including days on hand, perpetual inventory, bar pars, portion control, costs controls, beverage potentials, mix of sales analysis for beverage, issue & returns, food standards, and period end inventory.
· Monitors adherence to all liquor control policies and procedures.
· Attends pre- and post-convention meetings as needed to understand group needs
· Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
· Participates in the management of department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
· Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
· Ensures compliance with all Bar policies, standards and procedures.
· Maintains food handling and sanitation standards as per Marriott International hygiene standards.
· Manages inventories according to budget and business levels.
· Assists with developing menus and promotions as necessary.
Leading Bar Team
· Trains staff on liquor control policies and procedures.
· Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
· Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
· Communicates critical information to the Bar staff regarding each event.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
· Provides excellent customer service.
· Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
· Responds effectively to guest problems and complaints.
· Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
· Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
· Provides feedback to individuals in an effort to improve service performance.
· Reviews Guest Voice & TripAdvisor comments and guest satisfaction results with employees.
Managing Human Resource Activities
· Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
· Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Educational / Academic Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Food & Beverage, Hotel Management or related major. Food & Beverage related professional certifications desired.
Working Experience: 4 years experience in related professional area.
Specific Knowledge & Skills Required: Knowledge on bar operations.