Bar manager
Resume examples

Hired to assume responsibilities of outgoing bar manager for a small-scale bar with six employees, streamlined staff schedule system, rearranged shift responsibilities, and updated date entry procedures, while maintaining employee and customer trust during the management transition.

• Oversaw bar operations, creating a clean, entertaining, and safe environment for customers to relax.
• Greeted customers, answered questions about the drink menu, and resolved customer/ employee complaints.
• Created staff shift schedules and assigned responsibilities to ensure the bar operated efficiently during peak and non-peak hours.
• Collected and accurately entered data for inventory, purchases, payments, and payroll, and created reports for the bar owner.
• Maintained staff calendars, including paid time off and sick days, and contacted staff when coverage was necessary.

Oversaw staff training and development for popular local lounge and bar. Recruited, hired, and trained staff, ensuring consistent support for a well-trained hospitality team. Tracked and analyzed client data and trends to make actionable, data-driven decisions.

• Revitalized bar menu with greater product variety and updated design to incorporate new branding model passed down from ownership.
• Developed promotional and seasonal offerings based on tracking and evaluation of bar traffic and demographics.

Enthusiastic leader capable of developing strong working relationships with people at all levels and from diverse background, including management, staff, and the public to create unique and memorable experiences that drive sales. Provide a valuable blend of leadership, analytical, and marketing skills that combine efficiency and effectiveness in a competitive market.

• Automated billing procedures to reduce financial discrepancies, facilitate purchases, process payroll, and remit vendor payments.
• Recruited, hired, and trained new bar staff, including bussers, bartenders, hosts, and servers, and conducted period evaluations of their performance.
• Maintained liquor license and ensured bar staff followed local safety requirements and regulations.
• Developed and advertised the daily, weekly, and monthly drink and event promotions to coincide with holidays and sporting events.
• Researched, sampled, and selected new alcoholic products, and negotiated prices with distributors based on inventory needs.