Bar Manager

Description

Do you strive to set yourself apart by your gracious service and impeccable style? Are you passionate and energetic about delivering exceptional experiences to guests in the premier luxury hotel in downtown Milwaukee? If so, The Pfister is looking for a Beverage Manager who will be responsible for providing the highest standards of customer service, highest quality food and beverage in a world-class atmosphere by continually exceeding guest’s expectations. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of The Pfister Lobby Lounge and Blu while ensuring that cleanliness, quality, and service standards are followed and exceeded on continual basis.

Built in 1893, The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee has been a hotel icon for nearly 130 years. As one of the best hotels in Milwaukee and the Midwest, we continue to celebrate a grand tradition of gracious service and impeccable style.  The Pfister Hotel has received AAA Four Diamond hotel status for 46 consecutive years. The hotel is one of only 11 properties throughout North America to maintain the AAA Four Diamond designation since the inception of the Diamond Rating program in 1976.

What you will be doing:

• Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline lounge/bar staff for the efficient operation of the outlet. 
• Organize and conduct pre-shift and monthly departmental meetings communicating pertinent information to the staff, such as house count and menu changes. 
• Schedule and direct staff in their work assignment.
• Interact positively with customers promoting hotel facilities and services. Resolve problems to the satisfaction of involved parties. Organize special events in the lounge such as receptions.
• Move throughout facility and kitchen areas to visually monitor and take action to ensure food quality and service standards are met. 
• Maintain profitability of outlet to support hotel operations. Control payroll and equipment costs. Ensure par stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering and retrieving supplies.
• Utilize POS system to accurately charge customers, track revenue reports and ensure timeliness of food and beverage. Input and retrieve data and change computer procedures using complex series of keypunches to program system.
• Implementing and maintaining hotel housekeeping, sanitation and cleanliness standards in all areas of the hotel.
• Maintaining a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics, and self-image with yourself as well as subordinates.
• Administering sales promotion programs and employee sales incentive programs.
• Knowing the competition and keeping current with industry trends.
• Ensuring the highest quality of food and beverage, and service related to the operation.
• Daily tracking of emails, post shift, payroll and administrative duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage operations and preparation techniques. 
• Knowledge of Beverage operations and wines.
• Mathematical abilities in order to determine and track inventory, controls, revenue productions, and other hotel financial statement. 
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English language, to understand internal documents, reports and to interact effectively with guests and employees. 
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve.
• Position requires 2 years-previous Food & Beverage and management experience.

 
What's in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing and spa
• Discounted parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer and 401k with employer match

 
About us:
A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Pfister Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.