General Manager at Claude's Comedy Club & Bar

About The Venue: Claude’s Comedy Club & Bar is a new live comedy venue opening in South Philadelphia. The room will host a variety of local and nationally-touring comics. The bar will focus on craft beer and cocktails with a light food menu and will operate during show hours and non-show hours.

About The Position: The General Manager will oversee all bar operations.

Duties:

• Ability and knowledge to develop a strong beverage program
• Hire, train, and manage staff, including front-of-house (servers, bartenders, support)
• Schedule shifts and manage labor costs efficiently
• Managing beverage costs, product levels, and weekly inventories
• Place all food and beverage orders 
• Regularly update the menu and POS system
• Oversee daily closeouts, tip reporting, and POS reconciliation
• Ability to monitor and operate the draft line system
• Maintain proper documentation and handle any necessary reporting for inspections and audits
• Ensure the restaurant complies with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding labor laws, alcohol service, and food safety
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• 3+ years managing a fast-paced, high-volume bar or restaurant
• Ability to work full-time (40-50 hours a week)
• Beer, wine and spirit knowledge preferred, with a focus on cocktails and craft beer
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with Toast POS systems and management software
• Experience with Google Workspace, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office 
• Familiarity with Wordpress or other content management systems
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and professionally
• Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices
• ServSafe and RAMP certification preferred
• Open to a wide variety of viewpoints and comedy styles
• Good sense of humor