Tuesday, March 06, 2018

Bar Manager - lifestyle lounge in Arusha

On Behalf of a lifestyle lounge in Arusha, Outstanding Solutions is looking for a Tanzanian Bar Manager to keep their bars running smoothly by handling day-to-day operations, manage resources and employees, and creating a safe, fun environment for its staff.

You must be proactive and enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Oversee the recruitment, orientation, training and retention of employees to enhance productivity.
  • Maintain quality service by developing staff training programs and enforcing quality and customer service standards.
  • Develop a performance management system for employees; Develop and manage employees’ work schedule; Supervise and monitor employees’ performance and attendance by ensuring that employees follow applicable job requirements and guidelines.
  • Monitor and enforce employee’s usage of systems and tools developed by the employer.
  • Ensure timely payment of employee’s salaries and entitlements as per their employment contract.
  • Ensure availability and functionality of service tools and equipment including Wi-Fi, EFD machine, POS system.
  • Manage stock and inventory by ensuring timely availability of Bar and Kitchen supplies; develop and enforce systems for generating list of requirements as well as availability of bulk supplies for non-perishable goods.
  • Manage purchases and expenses by ensuring timely requisition of requirements. Ensure all expenses are accurately recorded and captured in applicable systems.
  • Develop a database of suppliers, key technicians such as electricians, sound technicians, carpenters, plumbers etc.
  • Ensure cleanliness and appropriate indoor and outdoor setup and presentation of client service areas, employees’ workstations as well as service tools and equipment.
  • Assist in the promotion and execution of planned events and theme nights.
  • Planning: Assist in developing calendar of events; forecasting requirements and preparing budgets based on the plans.
  • Ensure clients receive quality products and services; maintain good relations with clients and ensure timely resolution of client’s needs.
  • Manage sales by ensuring that all sales have been appropriately recorded; captured in applicable sales systems including the POS and EFD machines.
  • Prepare and generate accurate daily sales and expenses reports; Ensure all transactions and receipts are appropriately kept and filed.
  • Undertake any other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
  • English language proficiency
  • Three years of restaurant or management experience

Preferred Qualities
  • High working stamina
  • Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
  • Customer-oriented and friendly
  • Prioritization and time management skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Management skills
  • Attention to details


Applicants should send their CV, application letter with three references from their previous work experience to info@outstandingsolutionstz.com

Application deadline 19th March 2018