General Manager

Opportunity Summary :

Located within the Beacon Grand, originally established as The Sir Francis Drake in 1928, Starlite stands as a historic and revered cocktail establishment within the heart of San Francisco. Following decades of legacy, Starlite reopened in February 2024 and was quickly recognized as one of Esquire’s 50 Best Bars in America and among Condé Nast Traveler’s 22 Best Bars in San Francisco. Underpinning this restoration is a conscientious effort to preserve the stories and experiences woven into the fabric of the establishment's history.

Starlite is looking for a prestigious team to collaborate with new ownership and its esteemed partners to evolve its legacy.

Job Summary :

The General Manager (GM) is setting the stage - inspiring staff, sharing the vision, all while hosting locals and visitors to the city and providing one of the best service experiences in San Francisco.

What You’ll Do :

• Cultivate one of the most welcoming spaces in Union Square - a place to see and be seen by locals and tourists alike, ensuring a fun time is had by all.
• Act as a liaison to VIPs, Investors, and traveling restaurant and bar industry greats, acting as their point-of-contact for visiting Starlite whenever they are in town.
• Drive the culture of hospitality. Foster creativity in planning  and arranging  for special touches for VIP and special guests of all kinds.
• Continually improve service through observation, collaboration and discussions with guests, staff, sales teams, Beacon Grand leadership,  and ownership. Host open and productive conversations with chef & bar leads to edit and adapt until Starlite sings.
• Guide, educate, and inspire exceptional team performance and mentor managers, supervisors, and team members. Most importantly, show how it’s done.
• Find new and fun ways to ensure profitability - consider quality, marketing, and community as key levers to pull.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department - standards adherence, scheduling, coverage, service quality, budgets & profits, planning alongside hotel.
• Develop innovative solutions to enhance communication of guest and service information.

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