Posted
20-Mar-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
United States of America
Location
Louisville, KY
Lead recruiter
Kimberly Lowery
Function
All Administration
Reporting Line
Brand Home General Manager
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Professional (Management)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Do you enjoy leading a team of hospitality professional for event and bar activations that builds brand equity and drive the brand forward? Do you like collaborating with others to bring great ideas to life?

We need a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our event and bar team with excellent event planning and execution. We host both consumers contracted internal and external events featuring Angel’s Envy branded internal events. Both feature our amazing cocktail programs and an opportunity to tour or sneak peek into our distillery operations. We are a one-of-a-kind venue that overlooks Downtown Louisville and the Ohio River bridges.


RESPONSIBILITIES

·         The Brand Home Events and Bar Manager is responsible for the strategy and leadership for a highly successful event and bar program with a focus on delivering a brand aligned customer experience that builds equity for the Angel’s Envy brand and delivers on the defined budget.

·         Understanding the power of great hospitality and its influence on our guests’ consumer journey from beginning to end.

·         The Brand Home Events and Bar Manager is a dynamic position focused on the execution of hospitality (bar and event) operations along with the management, growth and profitability of the program and team.

·         This role is in charge with being a catalyst for growing a self-aware, kind, and passionate team.

·         Lead planning meetings with team to determine department objectives and desired outcomes, align meeting strategy to brand home and brand strategy, purpose, and values.  Recommend budget goals and expenditures.

·         Provides both experience and creativity to empower the team to deliver thoughtful and creative experiences, including finding opportunities to surprise and delight guests.

·         Work cross functionally with Brand Home Team, Brand Team, Field Team, and Bacardi partners to collaborate and ensure all functions are involved and driving towards goals on time and within budget for large-scale Brand Home events.

·         Collaborates with other departments (tours, distillery production etc.) for seamless operations for team members, vendors, etc.

·         Responsible for product ordering, product choice, and menu development, referring to utilizing the brand cocktail strategy and R&D sessions with the team. 

·         Engage and nurture relationships with local businesses/vendors to maximize local presence, develop strong relationships with community, to ensure Angel’s Envy is winning locally.

·         Responsible for hiring, motivating, training, coaching, and empowering all direct reports in department.

·         Create, distribute, and train team on Standard Operating Procedures both internally and externally.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

·        College Degree in business, hospitality, communication, or other related field algin with minimum of five (5) years’ experience or an equivalent combination of training, experience and/or education.

·         Prior experience in an event and/or bar leadership role with a proven record of success.

·         Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws are regulations as it relates to food, liquor. Strong understanding of responsibility as it relates to consumption of alcohol. STAR certified.

·         Competencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

·         Knowledge of Tripleseat and Anchor a plus.

·      Leadership savvy – ensure high levels of performance, excellent communication, and delivery. Own your business area.

·         Accountable budget management – ensure the most effective use of the company’s resources and that all finances are properly accounted for. Understand and possess a sales mentality. Strong understanding of financial operations within a bar operation.

·         Calm demeanor – ability to lead others during stressful or high-volume times with a friendly demeanor.

·         Ability to manage through ambiguity and change – ability to adapt through change, unexpected situations and be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

·         Collaborative – possess the understanding and knowledge that we are stronger when we collaborate with others.

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LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience


Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 


U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

PERKS OF WORKING WITH US

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

  • Competitive Pay Package
  • Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
  • Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

  • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
  • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
  • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
  • And much more!
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE                  Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE A Founder

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

LIFE INSIDE BACARDI Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

Watch our career stories