Bar Manager at Velveteen Plum – Wausau, Wisconsin

From the creators of Mezzanine in Egg Harbor, Mikey's in Plover, and Tine & Cellar in Weston comes Velveteen Plum. Wausau's first rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge, striving to extend past the expected through innovative and approachable flavors and atmosphere. With a 5,500 sq. ft. patio and outdoor bar, guests will not only rethink what it means to enjoy an outdoor meal, but what it means to be a Wausau resident.

Individuals holding this title will be responsible for managing the bar and other aspects of the restaurant via the discretion of the Operations Director. Employees in this position will be required (but not limited) to performing the tasks listed.

· Provide exceptional guest service

· "Lead from the front" mentality, always guiding the team through hard work and a positive attitude

· Have a sense of humor with the ability to take the work (not yourself) seriously

· Create special and unexpected moments for guests and staff members

· Answer phone per restaurant needs and guidelines

· Produce high-quality house cocktails, beer and wine pours per customer and server request

· Create systems for prep items and delegate tasks

· Assist in restaurant floor management

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment

· Possess a fundamental bar knowledge with the willingness to learn and excel within our system

· Possess a basic knowledge of draft systems and be familiar with tapping beer and cocktail kegs

· Willing to gain full understanding of food menu items

· Works professionally with fellow employees

· Maintain scheduling availability as agreed upon during the hiring process

· Show up on time to scheduled shifts, missing work only in the event of sickness or emergency (proper notice required when applicable)

· Perform additional tasks as instructed by any member of upper management

· Help fellow employees with any and all tasks as needed

· Execute thorough bar setups and closes

· Assist in daily drawer counts and reporting

· Assist in staff hiring and development

· Lead successful bar meetings - setting goals for staff development

· Cicerone Certification per General Manager discretion