Head Bartender | Verōnika Restaurant (m/w/d)

Recently open since September 2023, Fotografiska Berlin is set inside a unique historic and cultural landmark and home to an unexpected mix of world-class art, vibrant cultural programming, and exceptional dining experiences. Housing 5,500 square meters, the architects to carry out renovations to the cultural heritage site.Further information can be found here: https://www.fotografiska.com/berlin

The Role

Our Head Bartender will represent Verōnika Restaurant with hospitality and generosity in every interaction, should expect to manage through ambiguity and will need to be ready to support all Fotografiska departments in meeting the needs of the museum.

• 5+ years acting as a Head Bartender or similar role in luxury hospitality, food + beverage, or bar environments.
• Experience implementing and managing beverage programs for high-end, highly visible entertainment entities.
• The capacity to work within an ever-changing environment, assisting in developing operating procedures as the business dictates, and the willingness to support in other areas as required to maintain the integrity of the Verōnika Restaurant & Bar operations.
• An advocate and ambassador of service excellence who understands the critical role that exceeding and maintaining service expectations plays in the success of building F+B operations.
• Encompassing several spheres of hospitality - blending service excellence, innovation, creativity and operations the role calls upon but is not limited to: beverage creation & development, alongside workflow and management of all operational functions as they pertain to the beverage program.
• Supply expert knowledge of the beverage program, ensure the quality of all products, superior storage, and service methods while following and keeping to all local, state, and federal laws relating to alcohol service and consumption.
• Manage and oversee daily planning and upkeep of the beverage department operations to ensure an integrated, efficient, and profitable operation.
• Assist all Management team’s implementation of the beverage program training for Bar and Floor staff across the venue.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager with the establishment of operating systems and the onboarding and set up of training schedules with new staff.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager in counting monthly inventory pars of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and inputting these into Gastranovie.
• Creating an excellent work environment, the ability to bring a diverse group of humans from various experiences, countries, and cultures together centered on teamwork and mutual respect.
• Ongoing development of team members to ensure detailed product knowledge, growth, and professionalism.
• Effective communication during pre-service briefings of information relating to all beverage offerings, members, guests, and daily operations.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing decisions, including inventory, and cash control.
• Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• Implement effective policies to ensure that all beverage cellars, bars and service station cleanliness meets the HACCP regulations.

Diversity & Representation: Fotografiska is committed to building and supporting diverse and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Benefits

All of our employees benefit from great and well developed benefits:

• Company Pension Plan
• Company Health Insurance
• Annual health budget for 13 high-quality services
• Mobility subsidy
• Food subsidy
• Free Admission to our Museum for you and a limited number of Family & Friends
• Discount in Retail
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• As Fotografiska Berlin develops, the existing benefits roster is set to expand - more to come!