Bar and Concessions Manager

Provide management support and oversight to a food service operation. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Event Sales and Rentals, the Bar and Concessions Manager will lead the food and beverage operation at the American Repertory Theater, supervising hourly staff and serving as a key contact point for patrons.  Under Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Managing Director Anna Fitzloff, the A.R.T. is poised to undertake a transformative opportunity to serve its mission to expand the boundaries of theater with its move to new state-of-the-art Goel Center for Creativity & Performance. The Goel Center, with a bar and kitchen situated at the core of its expansive lobby area, will provide an unprecedented opportunity to expand season and private event programming. The Bar and Concessions Manager will facilitate the creation of an open, welcoming, and high-quality café offering, whether for a midday lunch, at intermission of a musical, or at a private event. Key Responsibilities: Staff Management • Hire and train staff in bar, kitchen, and event support roles • Lead training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an innovative work environment • Foster a culture of community, trust, respect, professionalism, and accountability • Assign and direct the work of a team of hourly and temporary staff to ensure the delivery of excellent service; address staff performance and recommend/deliver corrective actions as needed Administrative Duties • Assist with monitoring menu and inventory management systems, including, but not limited to, ensuring cost control and mitigation of loss prevention; completion of weekly inventory audits; maintenance of appropriate inventory levels based on menu needs, etc. • Ensure equipment, front-of-house, and back-of-house spaces are operational and clean  • Design and execute opening and closing procedures  • Partner with the Director of Event Sales and Rentals in supporting the food and beverage needs of private events in both planning and execution • Work with the Patron Services, Artistic, and Producing teams to plan concessions and bar services, including for intermission and pre- and post-show, but limited to show schedules • Foster and maintain relationships with external vendors supporting the food and beverage operations at theatrical and private events Food Service Duties • Ensure high standards are consistently met with regard to quality assurance related to food, sanitation, equipment, facility maintenance and management, and safety • Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations • Maintain TIPS training and food-related training for all staff working in the bar and concessions • Maintain liquor license and food sales licenses for the institution Working Conditions: • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed • Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and excessive noise • Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary Physical Requirements: • Position frequently involves long hours and widely diverse duties Must be able to lift (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bend, stoop and perform other physical exertion • Ability to stand for extended periods of time • Position frequently involves long hours and widely diverse duties • Must be able to lift, bend, stoop and perform regular walking and standing • Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and excessive noise   Basic Qualifications are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this role. • Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: • Supervisory experience • Budgeting and invent