Bar Manager

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Description

Helix is currently seeking an exceptional and experienced candidate to help lead our service team. We are searching for a friendly, energetic, highly motivated individual who will thrive as a leader in our fast-paced, team-oriented bar & restaurant environment, and work alongside ownership on a regular basis.

As the Bar Manager at Helix, you will help create our cocktail menus, train the bar team, and oversee our staff of bartenders, barbacks, and servers. We offer a fun and exciting work environment in a beautiful new space where you will have the opportunity to develop a creative team of fun individuals who are eager to provide an exceptional customer service experience to our guests.

Our atmosphere is like no other in the Chippewa Valley, as we have combined modern architecture with warm and cozy furnishings including plenty of lounge seating near our 8-foot linear fireplace, and top it off with a state-of-the-art sound system that fills the space perfectly.

Job Responsibilities

  • Creates cocktail menus in keeping with the Helix experience of the beauty of the classics done right

  • Recruits, manages and trains the bar team, and when necessary disciplines staff

  • Oversees staff, including bartenders and barbacks, and in some cases kitchen staff and servers as well

  • Delegates tasks to staff as and when appropriate

  • Manages employees’ schedules and shift trade requests

  • Maintains inventory

  • Ensures that main bar and rooftop bar (seasonal) are well stocked and clean

  • Maintains drink recipe documentation in the “Helix Drinks Bible”

  • Coordinates with owners to select and purchase liquor and other supplies

  • Works with owners in overseeing the planning of special events

  • Maintains relationships with our many distributors

  • Uses POS System tracking technology to provide sales reports for owners when requested

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED

  • Associate’s degree or higher. Degree in Hospitality or Restaurant/Bar management a plus

  • Bartender’s certification

  • At least 2 years work experience as a Bartender in a bar or restaurant

  • At least 2 years of Management experience as a Bar Manager or Assistant Bar Manager

  • Familiarity with POS tracking technology and bar and restaurant management platforms

  • Excellent at multitasking and problem-solving

  • Calmness under pressure

  • Ability to maintain restraint in stressful situations and de-escalate tense interactions

  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

  • Interpersonal relationship and customer service skills

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Proficient math skills and comfort using hospitality and sales technology platforms and POS software

  • Enthusiasm and a lot of energy

Compensation

Salary is negotiable, and will be dependent on your number of years of experience in bar management, education in Hospitality or Restaurant/Bar Management, as well as any special skills you have in Mixology. As the Helix Bar Manager, you will be eligible for 2 weeks of vacation per year, after 6 months of employment.