General Manager - The Long Weekend

General Manager - The Long Weekend

The Long Weekend is a premium cocktail bar in a historic 1920s bank building at Columbus and Broadway in North Beach, San Francisco, with a rotating cultural theme every nine months—beginning with "Long Weekend Havana." The bar spans three levels, including a traditional Cuban-style main bar, mezzanines with lounge space, and an underground vault bar called “La Bóveda” offering a modern take on Havana nightlife. We’re seeking a General Manager to oversee bar operations, team leadership, and to drive exceptional, evolving hospitality.

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

• Competitive hourly wage
• Company-sponsored medical/dental/vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match after one year
• Commuter check tax benefits
• Company paid sick time