General Manager - The Long Weekend

General Manager - The Long Weekend

Bar Overview: Intention & Experience
The Long Weekend will be an unusual, premium cocktail bar experience, set inside the beautiful 1920’s bank building which is located on the historic corner of Columbus and Broadway, in North Beach, San Francisco.
Every nine months the appearance and experience of the bar will change to present a different cultural destination. We kept this intention in mind as we built out the venue to allow for a quick transition upon future changes of destination.
Each iteration is intended to run for 9 months, and while the first iteration will see it presented as "Long Weekend Havana", future iterations could be Long Weekend Paris, Long Weekend Mexico City, Long Weekend Milan, etc. The 9-month run will be a limited engagement, with the constant change of experience being the appeal of something new on the horizon at all times. For the team at Long Weekend, this will be a constant platform of required innovation, exploration and the delivery of exceptional hospitality experiences.
The use of the name "long weekend" is a reference to how most countries title their cultural holidays. It implies a day off from work, a day trip, or a brief vacation to a fun place. Every day at our new place will be part of a long weekend!
With the Long Weekend Havana, the intention of the bar is to offer an experience of a visit to Cuba. Our guests will get to delve into the Cuban culture of enjoying cocktails, music, art and storytelling with people from all walks of life. 

Bar Layout
We've converted the beautiful 1923 Italian-American bank building into a bar with three levels. On the street level is the Main Bar and art gallery, with two mezzanine areas on the second level.  The main bar will offer a fun, traditional Cuban bar experience. Underneath the main bar is the original bank vault, which will offer a smaller bar called “La Bóveda”, with a modern take on the current Havana underground nightlife experience. 

No es fácil
We have put a lot of effort and resources into the creation of the Long Weekend, and as they say in Cuba, “No es fácil”. We are excited to assemble a great team of like-minded, determined hospitalitarians. This undertaking is for those willing to be a part of a truly special hospitality experience, in an amazing part of San Francisco.  

       The General Manager is ultimately responsible for all bar operations. You should be able to work independently, effectively communicate managerial objectives, effectively complete detail-oriented administrative tasks, and manage a team in a fair manner. Success in this position requires speedy completion of administrative duties and strong attention to detail. The General Manager will report directly to the Operations Director.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory controls
• Create cocktail menus under the direction of the Beverage Director
• Determine employees’ schedules and manage labor costs
• Ensure bar is well-stocked and clean
• Track customer behavior and sales
• Maintain budget and monitor beverage costs
• Oversee planning for special events
• Liaise with the events team
• Appropriately delegate tasks to staff
• Purchase liquor and other supplies
• Oversee staff, including bartenders and barbacks
• Hire, train, promote, and, when necessary, discipline staff
• Provide input on décor and marketing, including social media and other forms of publicity

• 2 years of Managerial experience in a bar, restaurant or equivalent is preferred
• Excel - basic knowledge

• Record of critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Customer service focus
• Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms
• Familiarity with Craftable (Bevager), and Square for Restaurants is nice but not required
• Degree in business, management, hospitality, or equivalent is a plus

• Compensation $26-$30/hr depending on experience + tips
• Company-sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits
• Commuter check tax benefits

Resumes without a cover letter stating why you’re interested and why you might be a good member of our team will not be considered.
Future Bars Group is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. Future Bars Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, weight, height, marital status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.