Assistant Bar Manager - Hampshire

Assistant Bar Manager - Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits and ensure quality of all food or beverage items, ingredients, and preparation methods, in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience while following and maintaining all local laws relating to alcohol service and consumption. You have the opportunity to shape our guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned food and beverage program.

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Hotel’s Bar & Lounge areas to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation;
• The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts;
• Provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits and ensure quality of all food or beverage items, ingredients, and preparation methods, in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience while following and maintaining all local, state, and federal laws relating to alcohol service and consumption;
• Control labour and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control;
• Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments;
• Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment on a daily basis in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed;
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
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Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• College education or equivalent experience;
• Previous employment experience in a similar position with other luxury Hotels will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labour control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
• Requires knowledge of the ability to operate computer equipment;
• Ability to read, speak and write in English fluently.