Bar Operations Lead – Club Beverage Strategy

Raleigh Country Club is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our Food & Beverage Director to manage all bar areas in a manner that provides an exceptional experience to members and guests. Must meet revenue and expense budget goals, supervise beverage department personnel, implement programs to increase revenues, monitor inventory levels, assist with place orders and working with vendors, and implement operating procedures for the Beverage Department. The position is full-time and offers outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off, and a daily complimentary staff meal. Raleigh Country Club is a McConnell Golf Property. To learn more about the club, please visit our website at Raleighcc.com. To learn more about McConnell Golf, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com. Responsibilities • Develops and maintains a bar product and supplies inventory system for alcoholic beverages including wines, non-alcoholic beverages and mixers, glassware, and paper and other bar supplies. • Plans promotional strategies and materials; develops recipes to improve the beverage program for members and guests. • Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of bar areas, glassware and equipment through regular inspections. • Develops standard operating procedures to help assure that bars are set-up and operated efficiently. • Maintains an adequate supply of liquors, wines, beer and other beverages with effective inventory management system. • Recruits, trains, schedules and supervises bar personnel according to established club procedures. • Assist in conducting employee reviews for beverage department personnel. • Conducts regular beverage-related training for beverage department personnel. • Develops product and revenue control systems and procedures to help reduce theft. • Assures that all laws applicable to beverage operations are consistently followed. • Works with other Food and Beverage Management to ensure efficient beverage service in all of the club’s outlets and for special functions. • Responsible for the procurement and receiving of beverage products and supplies. • Works with other Food and Beverage Management to develop wine lists. • Conducts inspections to ensure that club sanitation, safety, energy management, preventive maintenance and other programs are implemented and complied with as they apply to beverage operation. • Works within budgeted guidelines for Beverage Department; monitors financial information and takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met. • Works with the Accounting Department to ensure that all record-keeping procedures are consistently followed. • Handles complaints from club members, guests and others relative to the Beverage Department. • Produces shift reports containing information on member-related issues, cover counts and any other concerns. • Assists with private parties and service in food and beverage outlets when necessary. • Plans and develops training programs and professional development opportunities for himself/herself and all other beverage personnel. • Keeps current with changing member preferences and industry trends relative to the beverage operation. • Conducts scheduled meetings with service staff. • Attends staff and management meetings. • Schedules wine and beer samplings with distributors to continuously improve variety and quality of beverages available to club members and guests. • Monitors bar closing procedures (checklist) and assures that area is secure. • Serves as bartender when appropriate and needed. • Plans special wine and other beverage promotions for members. • Assures that the club’s policies and procedures for selling alcoholic beverages are consistently followed in all beverage outlets and at all club functions. • May serve as club’s opening or closing manager or manager on duty. • Schedules maintenance of draft beer tapping and other beverage systems. • Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by the Food and Beverage or Club Management. Qualifications Education and/or Experience • Five years or more bartending experience in a high end property. Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations • Assures a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in bar and lounge areas. • Knowledgeable in all aspects of department and daily club operation, including scheduled events and operating hours. • Meet revenue and expense budget goals and manage within budgetary restraints. • Supervise beverage department personnel and develop and implement programs to increase revenues and job performance. • Acts ethically and honestly at all times. • Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed. • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations. Licenses and Special Permits • Alcoholic beverage certification. • Food safety certification. Physical Demands and Work Environment • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach. • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. • Continuous repetitive motions. • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.