Santa Clara, CA

Company Description

**Eataly Silicon Valley is NOW OPEN in the Westfield Valley Fair Center**

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafs and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge

Job Description

The Bar Manager oversees the operations of the bar and ensures that the bar staff provides exceptional guest service. Reports to Restaurant General Manager and supervises the Bartenders and Barbacks.

• Manages beverage inventory and requisitions and purchases supplies, beverages and equipment; receives and checks orders to ensure they adhere to specifications
• Assists with hiring, assignment and scheduling, training, motivation, evaluation and termination of personnel
• Meets with dining room and bar personnel to plan restaurant activities, special events, share information, etc.
• Inspects dining room and storage areas to ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times
• Recommends beverages to guests and shares product knowledge
• Ensures the restaurant Point of Sales system is in line with menu pricing and that pricing is up to date
• Supervises cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and arranges for repairs, contracts and other services
• Documents, investigates, elevates and resolves all employee and guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory experience in food service
• Ability to lead and develop a large team
• Knowledge of steps of service
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage preferred

Job Requirements

• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Abilities to use draughts, a wine key and a cash register/POS

Additional Information

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for annual bonus

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (2 weeks)
• 401K program with company match
• Access to various insurance types and health resources

REASONABLE WORKING HOURS:

• No late nights
• 2 days off per week (often consecutive)
• Company-paid parental leave

GREAT PERKS:

• 20% discount on groceries and in restaurants
• Free parking for full-time positions
• Complimentary daily staff meals with a rotating offer every day
• Eligibility for employee referral bonuses

CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND GROWTH:

• Work with the highest quality Italian and local products
• Staff classes
• Possibility to grow at Eataly locations across North America (Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and more to come!)

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.