Sports Bar Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Sports Bar Manager to oversee the operations of two large bars with food service areas, including Top Gold Swing Suites. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sports betting, particularly through DraftKings, and will be committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience. This role involves managing a team, streamlining operations, and maintaining top-notch service in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of both bars and food service areas, ensuring a smooth flow of operations.
• Oversee Stadium Social VIP sales and operations
• Manage Top Golf Swing Suite sales and operations
• Monitor inventory levels for alcohol, beverages, food, and supplies, and reorder as necessary.
• Develop and implement operational procedures to ensure consistency in service quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Manage the bar’s financials, including tracking revenue, expenses, and adhering to budget guidelines.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of bartenders, servers, and other bar personnel.
• Assign shifts and ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
• Foster a positive, motivating work environment that promotes teamwork and high performance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback for staff development.
• Ensure all customers receive excellent service by handling any customer complaints, issues, or special requests promptly and professionally.
• Ensure both bars and the food service area maintain a clean, inviting, and safe environment.
• Oversee the scheduling and promotion of special events such as live sports broadcasts, happy hours, or other entertainment.
• Coordinate sales collateral, messaging and event programming and planning with property marketing department
• Oversee and manage the ordering of alcohol, mixers, food, and bar supplies in accordance with company policies and financial objectives.
• Review, analyze and speak to monthly financial performance/reporting
• Coordinate promotional events, happy hours, game day specials, and other strategies to attract customers.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding alcohol service, food handling, and safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe environment for both employees and guests by enforcing health and safety standards.
• Monitor and ensure that the venue operates within the legal requirements related to alcohol service and licensing.
• Develop and manage budgets for both bars, food service, and operations.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly revenue and expenses.
• Implement cost-control strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining the quality of service.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years minimum in restaurant management role, with at least 2 years in a preferably in a high-volume sports bar or similar environment.
• Knowledge of sports and the ability to prioritize real time sports coverage on broadcasting sports events is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Knowledge of sports and the ability to prioritize real time sports coverage on broadcasting sports events is a plus.
• Internal candidates must have been in their current position for at least 90 days and meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the Transfer and Promotion policy.
• Must pass all required employment screening checks
  
  

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to move in and around the work area throughout the entire workday.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to repeat the same movements.
• Must be able to engage and interact with all guests appropriately and work well under the pressure of a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to successfully communicate on a regular basis with all co-workers, vendors, and guests both in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to answer all inquiries and provide assistance and information in a professional and accurate manner.
• Must be able to access and interpret information on computer screens.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist, balance, and work at a bar; to include ability to tolerate changes in temperature, frequent immersion of hands in water, cleaning, and sanitizing solutions.
• Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted and can be loud with guest chatter, overhead music, and live entertainment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must possess the manual dexterity to operate the following equipment:
• Point of sale, glasswasher, mixing utensils and other bar related equipment.
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols and eye hand coordination
  
  

The Nash Casino is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.