Bar Manager, Bridgestone Arena
The Opportunity
Delaware North Sportservice is searching for an experienced Beverage Manager to join our team at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee . Our ideal candidate is an experienced hospitality professional looking for their next adventure in a company that can offer career growth and diverse opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Administration of all beverage and bar related functions to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Preparation of weekly schedules and schedule appropriate staff according to business levels and planned payroll.
- Assist in maintaining planned bar cost of sales and assist in restaurant planned cost of sales.
- Hire, train, and manage an effective team of associates, providing feedback on their job responsibilities and alignment to Delaware North programs such as GuestPath, GreenPath, and other service standards.
- Complete all purchasing in compliance with company programs and policies.
- Communicate and assist other associates and departments when needed.
- Provide a safe work environment by following all safety and security policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in meetings, committees, and trainings.
- Research and develop new policies, procedures, menus, and control policies that elevate service standards and accountability of staff.
- Coordinate alcohol compliance and quality standards, handle guest relations, and monitor adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years' experience in a high volume restaurant or catering environment.
- Strong food knowledge with a variety of menus and previous experience supervising service team members required.
- Experience effectively leading a team required.
- Demonstrated commitment to guest service.
- Ability to communicate through oral and written skills with staff, creating a positive work environment.
- Ability to manage frequent change.
- Ability to manage their own time as well as the time of others.
Who We Are
Delaware North has been the concessions and retail partner at Bridgestone Arena since 1996. The multipurpose venue is home of the NHL's Nashville Predators. We manage concession outlets and four clubs, including an exclusive lounge offering an all-inclusive food and beverage experience.
At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.
Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.