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Director of Bars

General Information

Country/Region
United States of America
Province/City
Montecito, CA
Location
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Department
Food & Beverage - Services
Job Type
Full-time Permanent

Job Description

We believe that life is made of many journeys: inspiration, wonderment, curiosity, or the simple joy of discovering something new every day. If you share the same sentiment, then this opportunity is for you.

Rosewood Miramar Beach, a Rosewood Hotel, is looking for a Director of Bars. The Director of Bars is responsible for creating an innovative, world class bar program across the property. The role will assist overseeing the Manor Bar and will work collaboratively with all outlet head of department to train associates and implement unique menus for each dining outlet, events, and special activations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of our bars, ensuring service standards are delivered according to Rosewood standards.
  • Strive to improve service performance and provide constructive feedback by continuously reviewing audit and mystery shopper results.
  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all food and beverage menu items and the ability to recommend Food and Beverage combinations, up sell alternatives, and provide training and maintain knowledge.
  • Understand the impact of department’s operation on the overall hotel financial goals and objectives.
  • Handle all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily.
  • Monitor actual and projected sales on daily basis by reviewing meal period covers, room capture ratios and average check to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded, identifies and addresses opportunities as needed.
  • Ensure that all hotel, company and local rules, policies and regulations g are adhered to, including the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
  • Support and assist with new concepts and promotions.
  • Provide feedback on menu sales trends to the Director of Food and Beverage and Executive Chef.
  • Work closely with other Outlet Managers in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the over-all success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests.
  • Manage incentive programs for upselling and marketing promotions.
  • Manage the booking system and guest table allocation and guests’ profiles in close liaison with the Core & Guest Relations department.
  • Monitor bar maintenance and report any issues and repairs that may need to be carried out.
  • Assist in conducting monthly inventory checks on all operating equipment and supplies.
  • Manage and conduct the recruitment and selection process for the bar teams.
  • Use all available on the job training tools for associates, supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.
Required Skills:
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience managing luxury bars. Multi-unit experience preferred.
  • Passion for experiencing food and beverage offerings to stay up to date on industry trends and innovations.
  • Personable, empathetic leader who enjoys building cohesive teams.
  • Solving problems in an efficient and respectful manner is an integral part of who you are.
  • Demonstrate Rosewoods core values and truly be able to share and express your passion for your industry.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviors.
  • Familiar with Forbes Five-Star and World’s 50 Best Bar standards.

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000. This is the pay range for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay. This position also may be eligible for bonuses. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience, type of hotel experience, location, and education.  

About Us

Situated on one of the most beautiful and exclusive beaches in Southern California, Rosewood Miramar Beach is in Santa Barbara’s picturesque Montecito community and one of only 15 properties in the world to hold the coveted Forbes Five-Star title. The 16-acre residential-style estate is designed with style, grace, and glamour, featuring 153 ultra-luxury guest rooms and suites, including beachfront accommodations, a collection of signature suites, and multi-bedroom bungalows. Amenities include Forbes Five-Star Sense, A Rosewood Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, two cabana-lined pools, and bespoke beach service on the sandy shores of Miramar Beach. Home to six unique dining venues, Rosewood Miramar Beach is a popular culinary destination for locals and visitors alike, with its oceanfront MICHELIN one-star and MICHELIN green star restaurant, traditional Japanese Edomae sushi experience, al fresco beach bar, sophisticated cocktail lounge, casual all-day dining as well as poolside dining, and delightful poolside ice cream shop serving classic American fare. Expansive indoor and outdoor event space, totaling approximately 28,000 square feet, includes the Chandelier Ballroom, with over 6,500 square feet, and the Great Lawn, which offers infinite ocean views. Attentive Estate-Style™ service makes Rosewood Miramar Beach the perfect destination for celebrating life’s moments in highly personalized settings. Rosewood Miramar Beach is owned by Caruso and managed by Rosewood Hotels and Resorts.