Akinai

A full-service, casual neighborhood Japanese restaurant located in the Dogpatch/Potrero Hill/Mission Bay has an immediate opening for a Bar Manager & Shift Lead. We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills capable of managing administrative duties, overseeing staff, and working as the primary bartender/server at our bar.

Responsibilities

• Make cocktails/drinks and serve food and beverages; explain menu items, sake, and spirits to guests.

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including staff supervision, shift changes, drink and food  timing, and handling customer service issues or complaints.

• Manage bar inventory, supply procurement, and the restaurant drinks.

• Update Toast/POS systems with daily counts and item availability.

• Enforce sanitation standards and all local/state/federal legal regulations for alcohol distribution.

• Ensure premises are clean and secure. Duties include opening/closing, security management, and significant manual cleaning (sweeping, mopping, polishing, and disinfecting).

Requirements

• Must be 21  or older.

• Minimum 2 years of bartending and management experience.

• Experience with POS systems Toast, Micros, Aloha,(Toast preferred).

• Required knowledge of Japanese food/sushi. 

• Proficiency in cocktails, beer, sake, wine, spirits, especially Japanese whisky and spirits.

• Expected to work 4 to 5 shifts a week. Fridays and Saturdays 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM is required.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform rigorous cleaning tasks.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build rapport with guests in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail regarding cleanliness and professional appearance.

• A "team player" mentality with the moxie to lead a shift effectively.

Starting at San Francisco minimum wage or competitive based on experience, plus tips.