Director of Bars

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMain FocusEnsure all bar related programs are up to expectations and in line with brand.Create cocktail menu that is in line with the brand.Create bar programs for Rosewood BangkokLead the team to create products and services to Rosewood Bangkok bars to be the best bar in Southeast Asia.Continuously drive the quality of product and deliver excellent results.Guest SatisfactionEnsures that all associates deliver the brand promise and always provide exceptional guest service.Ensures that associates also provide excellent service to internal customers in other departments as appropriate.Handles all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily.Spends time in the Bar (during peak periods) to ensure that the Bar is managed well by the respective associates and functions to the fullest expectations.FinanceMaximizes associate productivity through the use of multi-skilling, multi-tasking and flexible scheduling to meet the financial goals of the business as well as the expectations of the guests.Focuses attention on improving productivity levels and the need to prudently manage utility/payroll costs within acceptable guidelines ensuring optimum deployment and energy efficiency of all equipment.Ensures that the Bar is operated in line with maximizing profit while delivering on the brand promise.Achieves the monthly and annual personal target and the Bar revenue.Assists in the preparation of the annual business plan for Food and Beverage.MarketingPrepares with the Bar team, a yearly marketing plan which is the basis of the Food and Beverage annual marketing plan.Evaluates local, national and international market trends, vendors and other hotel/restaurant operations constantly to make sure that the hotel's operations remain competitive and cutting edge.Continuously seeks Marketing and Public Relations opportunities to increase awareness and ultimately business.Is savvy of the local night life scene and maintains strong network of contacts to entertainers, barmen.Maintains a close relationship with regular patrons and entertains whenever appropriate.OperationsEnsures that minimum brand standards have been implemented.Ensures that all Food and Beverage Essentials are implemented.Responds to the results of the consumer audit and ensures that the relevant changes are implemented.Works closely with other Bar Managers in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests.Ensures that Food and Beverage associates work in a supportive and flexible manner with other departments, in a spirit of We work through Teams.Tastes and monitors the food and beverage products served throughout the operation, provides feedback where appropriate.Monitors service and food and beverage standards in the Bar work with the Assistant Bar Managers, Restaurant and Operation Manager, Executive Sous Chefs and Chef de Cuisines to take corrective actions where necessary.Conducts frequent and thorough inspections together with the Head Chef, of the Food and BeverageOperation. Human ResourcesOversees and assists in the recruitment and selection of all Food and Beverage associates. Adheres to hotel guidelines when recruiting and uses a competency-based approach to selecting associates.Oversees the punctuality and appearance of all Food and Beverage associates, making sure that they wear the correct uniform and maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene, according to the hotel and department's grooming standards.Maximizes the effectiveness of associates by developing each of their skills and abilities through the appropriate training, coaching, and/or mentoring.Conducts annual performance development discussions with associates and to support them in their professional development goals.CRITICAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired skillsPeople person and good motivatorExcellent organizational skillsSolid leadership and training skillsFinger on the pulse in market trends and changesQualificationsHotel Management or business degree preferredExperience8+ years experience in Food and Beverage bar operations or freestanding lifestyle restaurantsExperience with leading bars and restaurant backgroundHas previously worked in the local night life scene