Bar Manager & Host

About the job

Modern bar culture with curated bites in Zurich's Old Town
The ORA Bar combines contemporary mixology and natural wines with a selection of small dishes made from high-quality ingredients. Warm materials, clear lines and a minimalist interior create a space full of presence and character. An urban, lively place where energy, atmosphere and bar culture merge into a harmonious whole and every evening develops its own rhythm.

We are looking for a Bar Manager & Host 80-100% from November / by arrangement ora-bar.ch

As management, you take on the operational and entrepreneurial responsibility for the ORA Bar and are at the same time a host with passion. You lead with heart, overview and entrepreneurial spirit – and also coordinate the production of our homemade pre-batches for other businesses in our group. Urban, stylish and always on the pulse of time, we create experiences that remain memorable.

Your tasks

• You operate the ORA Bar and, together with your team, ensure unforgettable guest experiences.
• You are present in the operation and actively assist both at the bar and in service.
• You lead, motivate and develop your team and ensure a positive and professional collaboration.
• You are responsible for duty planning as well as conducting job interviews and recruiting new employees.
• You manage and develop our wine and beverage offerings in close cooperation with the kitchen and other responsible parties.
• You coordinate the production of our homemade pre-batches; also for other businesses in the Commercio group.
• You ensure that quality, order, cleanliness and hygiene are always at the highest level.
• You handle group reservations and coordinate events from planning to successful execution.
• You take on administrative tasks and work confidently with Mirus, Excel, POS systems and email.
• You keep an overview of daily operations and ensure efficient and smooth processes.
• You think entrepreneurially, recognise optimisation potential and continuously develop workflows and processes.

You bring with you

• Several years of experience in gastronomy, ideally with experience at the bar and in service.
• Leadership experience and enjoyment of it.
• A pronounced host personality with a passion for drinks, gastronomy and special experiences.
• Organisational talent, entrepreneurial thinking and an independent, solution-oriented working style.
• Administrative strength and confident handling of digital tools.
• Enjoyment of events, creative concepts and a lively, urban gastronomy.
• Very good German and English skills. Any additional language is an advantage.
• High quality standards as well as a strong awareness of hygiene, cleanliness and order.
• A likeable, positive and resilient personality who keeps an overview even in hectic moments.

You don’t just want to run a business, but help shape a place where people like to come together? Then we look forward to getting to know you. If interested, please contact Claudia Truog-Rossetti, Head of HR, c.truog@commercio.ch directly.
Over 50 years of history, and we have a future. Want to learn more about Commercio Gastronomy? Then visit us at commercio.ch