Bar Manager

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Food/Beverage Department aboard NAS Pensacola, FL and is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance to provide social and recreational facilities, entertainment programming and bar refreshments.

The purpose of this position is to provide direct supervision within the Food and Beverage Departments for Bar Operations at Portside Club Semi-official and private party functions are contracted annually.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of DOD component Food and Beverage procedures and general business practices related to the operational management of social and recreational programs and the effective utilization of club facilities and equipment.

Skills in developing directives, instructions, and procedures concerning the administration of social and recreational activities and utilization of the club resources; conducting surveys and audits to identify program deficiencies; determining the impact of changes to the services provided the patron community and repairs to the facilities and equipment, or other corrective measures; and coordinating the scheduling or implementing the work with other organizational activities.

Knowledge of DoD Component cost and funding control procedures and skill in the maintenance and control of expenditures to ensure limitations are observed.

Knowledge of social and recreational program planning requirements and skill in developing recommendations and justifications for major modifications to the club activities.

Knowledge of accounting procedures sufficient to follow individual funds from initiation through expenditure stages in order to trace discrepancies in the system.

Knowledge and understanding of the regulations and guides to interpret and apply them to a variety of accounting situations. Knowledge of integrated cost control procedures and financial systems.

Incumbent must have a knowledge of formal military protocol, courtesies and social amenities. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.

As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Major Duties:

Plans, directs and supervises the activities of the entire Bar operation.

Duties encompass the hiring, training, communication and motivation of employees for quality Food and Beverage service to the guests.

Interface with the Food and Beverage Director in the planning of programs, menus and internal controls necessary for a viable and successful operation.

Responsible on a day-to-day basis for Food and Bar controls, reporting and managing operational costs. Incumbent is responsible for the proper relation of cost of goods to labor, waste and spoilage.

Develop and maintain stock control cards, par stock levels and daily inventories. Prepare marketing lists, determine food and beverage requirements and related supplies.

Develop and maintain standardized recipes on batch and item cost control cards with recommended selling prices. Inspects deliveries for quality and quantity.

Accountability of food and beverage equipment and supplies. Maintenance of sanitation and health inspection standards.

Keeps abreast of the technical advances in beverage equipment and preparation procedures for same. Plans, reviews, and prices the bar menus for approval by leadership.

Determines prices for special events using preapproved catering menus along with bar requirements and assures that arrangements are provided as needed.

On a continuing basis, checks methods of preparation, size of portions and appearance. Conducts bar inventories as required by local operating procedures.

Works within the guidelines of published SOP's, policies and Food & Beverage Standards.

Responsible for the training and direct supervision of subordinates and weekly scheduling and assignment of their duties. Evaluates performance and initiates required personnel actions.

Annually develops an income, expense and capital expenditure budget for the beverage operation. Performs market analysis and prepares statistical data relevant to budgetary operating costs.

Maintains compliance with the established Food and Beverage Standards, along with standard operating procedures, instructions and policies.

Maintains custody of all records, property, key, equipment and change funds assigned to prevent waste, theft and abuse.