Area Bar & Restaurant Manager

Join us as the Area Bar & Restaurant Manager in San Francisco, California!

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As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

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The Area Bar and Restaurant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operational excellence, and financial performance of two or more food and beverage outlets. This role oversees daily operations, staff development, guest satisfaction, and profitability while ensuring brand standards, service quality, and compliance are consistently met across all outlets. The Area Bar and Restaurant Manager is also responsible in leading all bar programs, driving creativity and consistency with a strong emphasis on developing and executing innovative seasonal cocktails that elevate the guest experience across all outlets. This individual must possess a superior spirit knowledge, specifically including brown spirits such as bourbon and whiskey.

Operations Management

• Oversee daily operations of multiple outlets, ensuring smooth service, quality control, and operational consistency
• Directly support all meal periods in person. These meal periods includes weekday and weekend service for breakfast brunch and dinner.
• Ensure all outlets adhere to company standards, health and safety regulations, and local compliance requirements
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for service, cleanliness, and food & beverage quality
• Partner with Culinary leadership to ensure menu execution, presentation, and guest satisfaction
• Actively execute Banquet and Catering events as needed.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise outlet leadership and hourly associates
• Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules, and evaluates associates and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Conduct the culture of conversations and implement corrective action when necessary
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture

Guest Experience

• Helps ensure high standards of food and beverage quality, service, and marketing to maximize profits and ensure outstanding customer service.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Monitor guest feedback (Yelp, OpenTable, Google, Revinate, TripAdvisor, internal surveys) and implement improvements base upon customer feedback.
• Regularly review, evaluate, and respond to customer feedback and trouble shoot areas that require service recovery if applicable.

Financial Management

• Complete weekly/monthly forecast, labor schedule and weekly/monthly ownership reports.
• Analyze P&L statements and develop strategies to maximize revenue and profitability
• Monitor/Complete inventory, purchasing, and cost controls (food, beverage, supplies)

Scheduling & Labor Control

• Create and manage labor schedules aligned with forecasted business levels
• Ensure labor productivity targets are met while maintaining service standards
• Approve payroll and manage timekeeping accuracy

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service, and workplace safety regulations
• Maintain proper storage, handling, and labeling of food and beverage items to ensure quality and safety
• Ensure staff are trained on health and safety procedures, including emergency protocols and food handling requirements
• Conduct regular inspections of food preparation areas, equipment, and storage facilities to ensure compliance with regulations

• Maintain required certifications (ServSafe, Responsible Beverage Service, etc.)
• Conduct regular safety and sanitation inspections

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee inventory control for food, beverage, and supplies, ensuring stock levels meet demand without excessive overstocking
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely deliveries and competitive pricing
• Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and identify any discrepancies
• Ensure the maintenance of kitchen and bar equipment, ensuring they are functioning properly and scheduled for regular servicing

Sales & Marketing Support

• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote F&B outlets, special offers, and events
• Contribute to the development and implementation of promotional campaigns to drive revenue and attract new guests
• Participate in the development of seasonal menus, signature cocktails, or exclusive promotions to enhance the guest experience and increase sales

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with the Area Director of Hotels and Restaurants, Culinary Team, People and Culture and other departments
• Participates in the creation and planning of menu designs to attract clientele.
• Prepare operational reports, forecasts, and action plans
• Support hotel or company-wide initiatives and brand programs

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post high school education.

Experience

Three to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Bar program expertise, spirits, wine and beer.
• Experience opening new outlets or launching new concepts

• Minimum 3–5 years of food & beverage management experience, preferably in a multi-outlet or hotel environment
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven experience managing forecast/budgets, labor, and cost controls
• Knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and scheduling software
• Required to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent vision required for seating guests, expediting food, cleaning equipment, reading floor plans, charts, schedules.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 -40 lbs.
• Bending to pick up dropped items as needed. Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.
• No kneeling required.
• Mobility -95% of shift covering all areas of outlets supervising.
• Continuous standing to assist at hostess station -minimal stationary standing.
• Climbing stairs -varies by location. No driving required.

Environment

Inside 95% of shift. Temperatures can exceed 100 degrees if working at location with outside dining facilities and when assisting in kitchen.

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.