A new experience in downtown Colorado Springs! We are looking for a General Manager to be involved with our 3-level experience. La Burla Bee is an Italian Restaurant/Cabaret/Nightclub, LGBTQ+ all-inclusive safe space venue. At La Burla Bee, we are committed to our core values and cabaret life. We take our value, dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion very seriously, as well as maintaining the environment in which we work in as a fun and energetic atmosphere. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity will foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We will always make sure that this is a safe space for all of our guests and employees alike. This position requires at least 3 to 5 years as a General Manager in a restaurant/bar. It is important for this individual to work closely with the owner and staff, must be outgoing, a champion of happiness, chief of inspiration and organization, a brand warrior, a digital dynamo, director of fun, innovative, marketing Rockstar, head of customer wow, people partner, confident, energetic, a leader, a mentor, team builder, and an ambassador of Buzz that will understand and demonstrate our values of La Burla Bee. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
General Manager Responsibilities
· Overseeing daily business operations.
· Developing and implementing growth strategies.
· Training managers and staff.
· Creating and managing budgets.
· Improving revenue.
· Hiring employees.
· Evaluating performance and productivity.
· Analyzing accounting and financial data.
· Researching and identifying growth opportunities.
· Generating reports and giving presentations.
· Create a comprehensive business plan for the 3-level experience that considers the market, local competitors, sales revenue, and expenses.
· Prepare an accurate portrayal of the finances of the 3-level experience, including bank accounts, spending, check pricing goals and food costs.
· Develop strategies to entice customers, including marketing plans, advertising campaigns, community outreach programs and research.
· Analyze the restaurant budget with personnel to find and price inventory, reduce expenses, review current pricing and adjust purchasing strategies if needed.
· Control operations by developing, and/or enforcing effective policies, creating high standards and working to make adjustments when appropriate.
· Ensure an outstanding 3-level experience by regulating presentation of the venue, taste in our food, service and atmosphere for all guests; develop ways to cultivate a regular customer pool.
· Supervise a team of employees; work to create a cohesive unit of people who effectively communicate; create a hiring process for key staff that ensures qualified people are selected, trained and retained through top recruiting practices; consider actions of employees in various situations that deem rewarding or disciplinary action.
· Follow all appropriate health code and local jurisdiction food handling requirements, maintain food safety certifications, and model exemplary food health safety practices to employees.
· Create a professional atmosphere that sustains top employee safety standards and provides guidelines to personnel to eliminate hazards and dangers in the workplace.
· Maintain and observe the venue cleanliness and its atmosphere.
· Look for new and innovative solutions to problems in this 3-level experience and its different industry practices; use technology and social media to develop new ways to engage with customers; think; beyond what has already been done to create an even more productive establishment.
· Lead the 3-level experience to achieve new and greater goals in order to stand above the competition within the industry.
General Manager Qualifications
· Strong leadership qualities
· Excellent communication skills
· Highly organized
· Strong work ethic
· Good interpersonal skills
· Meticulous attention to detail
· Computer literate
· QuickBooks/Excel/Word
· Proactive nature
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· 3 to 5+ years general management or supervisor experience in the restaurant/bar industry
· Proven leadership and performance record of success as a Dining/bar General Manager required
· Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience