BAR MANAGER

Job Number Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location W Rome, Via Liguria, Rome, Italy, Italy VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Management J JOB SUMMARY   W Rome is currently recruiting for a Bar Manager.
Reporting to the Director of B+F Andrea Scanu, the Bar Manager leads the beverage operations in W Lounge and Seu Pizza con Vista during summer season.
The main responsibilities of the positions are.
overseeing the development and implementation of bar departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives in collaboration with Marketing & PR ensuring the bar operation meets the brand's target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department.
Delivering products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.
About us W Rome redefines the luxury hotel scene of the Eternal City through its informal yet impeccable Whatever/Whenever service and trademark high energy.
It is the perfect match for the duality of the Italian, between reverence for tradition and defiance of expectations, a magnetic social hub shedding light on the future of the Eternal City.
What we offer   Professional career progression at international level in Marriott hotels around the globe Learning and development opportunities online, on the job and in class Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage Experienced management & motivated and engaging colleagues Charity events, Wellbeing activities through the TakeCare program Canteen service and uniforms     CORE WORK ACTIVITIES   Managing Beverage Operations Ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures by training, supervising, follow-up and hands on management.
Develops a beverage operating strategy that is aligned with the brand's business strategy and leads its execution.
Works with direct reports and other departments to develop and implement promotions, menu items and presentations.
Works with direct reports to review business in house and potential business in surrounding area and troubleshoot potential challenges/conflicts.
Implements agreed upon beverage policy and procedures throughout the property.
Manages in compliance with all applicable beverage and liquor laws.
Understands beverage control including days on hand, perpetual inventory, bar pars, portion control, costs controls, beverage potentials, mix of sales analysis for beverage, issue & returns, food standards, and period end inventory.
Monitors adherence to all liquor control policies and procedures.
Attends pre- and post-convention meetings as needed to understand group needs.
Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
Participates in the management of department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Ensures compliance with all beverage policies, standards and procedures.
Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.
Manages inventories according to budget and business levels.
Estimate liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption in order to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Beverage is performing against budget.
Ensures cash control and liquor control policies are in place in beverage areas and followed by all related employees.
Leading Beverage Team Trains staff on liquor control policies and procedures.
Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
Communicates critical information to the beverage staff regarding each event.
Ensures that regular, on-going communication occurs in all areas of food and beverage (e.
., pre-shift briefings, Talent meetings, culinary team).
Sets expectations and holds beverage leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors.
Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Provides excellent customer service.
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Responds effectively to guest problems and complaints.
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
Provides feedback to individuals in an effort to improve service performance.
Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
Managing Human Resource Activities Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
Utilizes employee feedback and an 'open door policy to identify and address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner Ensures that regular, on-going communication occurs in all areas of the beverage department (e.
., pre-shifts briefings and Talent meetings).
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Hires beverage leadership team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation.
Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures.
Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.
Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.
Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES  Leadership Adaptability - Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace.
Communication - Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensure understanding..
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Models and coaches others on breaking complex issues into manageable parts, identifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions, and involving and gaining agreement from others when making key decisions.
Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Managing Execution Building and Contributing to Teams - Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements for self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
Building Relationships Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of team assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
Talent Management - Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach team, business, and administrative challenges.
Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges Food and Beverage Sanitation - Knowledge of procedures and techniques for kitchen maintenance, cleaning, and use of sanitation systems; use of grease trap; trash compactor(s), Baler operation, dish machines, and other equipment.
Knowledge of techniques for care and cleaning of silver, stainless steel, and dish machines.
Bar - Knowledge of general bar operations including local and state liquor regulations; liquor, beer, and wine brands; inventory management for bar operations; preparation and presentation of drinks; management of banquet bar operations; knowledge of Training in Intervention Procedures in the Service of Alcohol or equivalent programs to ensure fluency in safe service of alcohol.
Bar Concepts - Promotion of beer, wine, and spirits to drive awareness and sales; marketing restaurant and bar concepts and events; knowledge of industry trends in food, beverage, and design to maintain competitive.
Finance/Accounting - Knowledge and understanding of financial knowledge, controls, inventory, costs, expenses, and all cash handling procedures and policies.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.
., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Writing  - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE  Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area Fluent English and Italian language   Explore our very big world As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there’s no better place than Marriott International to make your mark.
Joining us, you’ll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience.
You’ll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do.
And you’ll grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options.
If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family.
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W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds.
We are a place to experience life.
We’re here to open doors and open minds.
We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences.
A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe.
Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life.
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