General Manager

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