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Bar Manager

HAZENDAL WINE ESTATE
Full-time
On-site
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Join us on an exciting journey as we seek a passionate bar manager to elevate the experience at our boutique hotel.

Your duties will consist of the following:

• Managing daily operations of the Hotel and Restaurant bar and its team, ensuring efficient and courteous service.

• Ensuring compliance with all local beverage and liquor regulations.

• Proficient in beverage control measures, including inventory management, cost controls, and sales analysis.

• Innovative ideas to boost Food & Beverage Sales.

• Understanding and contributing to departmental financial management.

• Managing recruitment, staffing, and scheduling to meet guest needs.

• Establishing and maintaining exceptional service standards.

• Monitoring Food & Beverage cost and labour controls within the bar.

• Conducting training and performance development.

• Participating in service as necessary and ensuring outlet cleanliness and maintenance.

• Conducting regular staff handovers.

• Performing other duties as required.

 

Ensuring Excellent Guest Service

 

• Providing excellent guest service and soliciting guest feedback.

• Effectively addressing guest concerns and complaints.

• Empowering employees to deliver exceptional service.

• Prioritizing guest satisfaction and continuous improvement.

• Providing feedback to improve service performance.

• Reviewing guest satisfaction results with employees.

 

Communication and Professional Conduct

 

• Approaching all interactions with guests and colleagues in a service-oriented manner.

• Communicating essential information to bar staff for each event.

• Maintaining regular attendance and clear communication with all stakeholders.

• Attending relevant meetings as required and ensuring team awareness of information.

• Assisting staff as needed and being hands-on in operations.

 

 Health and Safety

 

• Ensuring a safe work environment for guests and colleagues.

• Enforcing hygiene standards and inspecting all areas.

• Maintaining personal appearance standards and reporting security concerns.

• Assisting with hygiene audits when necessary.

  

Stock Management

 

• Conducting accurate stock takes and managing orders.

• Planning and controlling stock levels within the bar.

• Ensuring proper storage and usage of stock in line with safety standards.

 

Training and Development

 

• Coaching, counseling, and developing staff.

• Managing staff training and performance reviews.

• Implementing colleague-training initiatives and ensuring completion of online training.

 

Qualifications & Skills

 

• Fluent in English, with a minimum of 4 years of luxury hotel management experience.

• Mixologist and WSET/CWA certification advantageous.

• Computer literate and analytically skilled.

• Flexible with working hours and physically fit.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and guest service skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and problem-solving in a high-pressure environment.