Bar & Entertainment Manager

Company Description F oster Financial Company is a real estate and private equity company based in Detroit, Michigan. One facet of Foster Financial's business is a food, beverage, and entertainment division. Foster Financial was founded by Wharton School of Business graduate and serial entrepreneur, Brad Foster. The culture at Foster is extremely entrepreneurial, and this spirit is strongly desired in all of its employees and managers. Bonuses are often performance-based, and employees are able to use their positions to help influence profitability. A very strong support from upper management helps empower everyone to be responsible for their own success. Role Description Foster Financial is seeking a full-time, on-site role Bar & Entertainment Manager for an existing bar located in Metro Detroit. This bar has been in business for over 50 years and is in need of a light physical refresh and the addition of live entertainment. This is someone's opportunity to be a part of an iconic bar's transformation while honors its tradition. From light project management for building improvements to building out audio/video, live entertainment, etc., this is an excellent opportunity to grow your resume and see the full turnaround of a community staple. Note that work hours may vary and can potentially be long, but rewarding. The role will be a mixture of office hours for planning, ordering, and scheduling entertainment, as well as on-site work in the bar for light bartending (with tips), ensuring a clean environment, inventory, and supervision of the rest of the bar's staff. The bar currently employs approximately 6-8 bartenders with a pizza food program being rolled out that will require 1-2 employees. This role will be responsible for hiring/firing, staffing, ensuring there are no gaps in coverage, and essentially running your own bar. Qualifications Most Importantly: Friendly with excellent people skills Experience in bar and entertainment management Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent customer service and communication abilities Event planning and coordination skills Knowledge of (liquor) inventory management and control Pay & Benefits Due to the entrepreneurial nature of this role, bonuses will be performance-based with the profitability of the business. Mechanics can be discussed upon applications. 401(k) match, health benefits, and bonuses are part of the compensation package.

Location: Detroit, MI, US

Posted Date: 1/11/2025