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General Manager - The Dawn Club

Steeped in history, the Dawn Club is a gorgeous Downtown San Francisco gathering place where guests can experience delightful cocktails, the finest of whiskies & spirits, lively, boisterous, invigorating music, and a superior level of service. Providing an outstanding hospitality experience is central to our intention and purpose here at the Dawn Club. Our art deco inspired atmosphere serves to complement that intention with its very own eclectic personality and style. If you have a background in and a passion for leading and managing teams, the General Manager position may be right for you. We are looking for persons who have prior experience in a busy bar, hotel, or restaurant, but other work histories may be considered with appropriate managerial experience. Working evenings and weekends may be required; the standard work week is Tuesday through Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all bar operations within the bar.
• Maintain inventory controls and purchase approved products weekly.
• Determine employees' schedules and manage labor costs.
• Create cocktail menus under the direction of the Beverage Director.
• Ensure bar is well-stocked and clean.
• Work with facilities team to ensure that the bar stays in good operating order.
• Track customer behavior and sales.
• Liaise with and respond to the events team for events booked within the bar.
• Direct operations within the bar for special events as set forth by contracts signed by the events team.
• Appropriately delegate tasks to staff.
• Manage a team of bartenders and barbacks in a fair and productive manner.
• Hire, train, promote, and, when necessary, discipline staff.
• Liaise with marketing team on campaigns, social media, branding, publicity.
• Regular bartending shifts are not required but recommended.

Qualifications

• 2 years of managerial experience in a bar, restaurant, or equivalent is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of craft cocktails.
• Record of critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to complete administrative duties accurately and within deadlines.
• Customer service focus.
• Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries.
• Calm under pressure.
• Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms.
• Familiarity with Craftable and Square for Restaurants is nice but not required.
• Degree in business, management, hospitality, or equivalent is a plus.

Benefits

• Compensation $24-$30/hr + tips depending on experience.
• 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.