GENERAL MANAGER Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

General Manager
Lambs
Date Posted April 06, 2025
Location South Portland, ME
Category Business / Culinary
Job type Full-Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hello! Lambs is a neighborhood bar and event space on Broadway in South Portland. We are looking to hire a General Manager to co-operate our busy bar. Our space is located in South Portland, by the Casco Bay Bridge, and offers seating for 68 inside and 105+ waterside seating on the Fore River looking out at Portland. Our neighbors come to Lambs for our thoughtful and comfortable atmosphere, our sweet and welcoming staff, and excellent bar program. We regularly host community events and seek people who have similar interests in cultivating a community here with folks who work in local agriculture, food production, and the arts. We are not a cocktail bar, but we sell a lot of cocktails. We value our neighborhood and community gathering space more than anything else, but pride ourselves on having a strong cocktail, wine and beer program. At Lambs you will find the neighborhood enjoying drinks and snacks with their family and friends. We see a lot of people here with their babies and toddlers within the first hours of opening; In South Portland, the neighborhood goes to bed pretty early, so Lambs is never open past 11pm – with the exception of our monthly dance parties! Lambs has a simple food menu that includes bread from our wonderful bakery neighbor and food partner, Night Moves Bread. We regularly host food pop-ups and on Fridays the bakery makes sourdough pizza. We have a staff who work well with each other and enjoy interacting with the public. We are a community space and one where we welcome and encourage diversity. Lambs offers consistent and regular pay and work schedules. Tipping is a part of the non-manager staff pay structure. We have a weekly tip pool based on hours worked rather than a singular shift. Lambs guarantees tipped staff make at least $20 an hour. This all creates a more equitable and less competitive environment, where everyone works together. This format also helps create a less complicated and competitive schedule, one that allows employees to more easily navigate life’s other schedules and demands while knowing better when and what their expected income will be.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our ideal manager would help us continue to enact our vision on our community focused bar, to keep it a fun, compelling and welcoming space for everyone. The General Manager will work along with the owner to oversee all functions pertaining to staff management, beverage operations, including service, menu development, training, bar and service area maintenance, administrative responsibilities such as inventory, ordering, and recipe costing, hiring and general staff oversight. The General Manager will provide leadership and direction to the staff, ensuring a high functioning & high-quality bar and beverage program.

Compensation:

$65-$75k /yr 3 Weeks PTO after one year What we need from you: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Dedication to a high level of cleanliness and organization
To be Self-directed with the ability to work independently
Willingness to do any task that any other employee would be responsible for
Knowing how to take corrective action when issues arise
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours, as needed
2+ years of experience as a manager 4+ years bartending experience
cocktail, wine, and beer knowledge
Computer literacy – POS, Microsoft Excel and general computer knowledge
Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
Good financial management skills
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Good time-management skills
Open availability
Employment limited exclusively to this business Detailed Job Description and Requirements (including but not limited to): Manage all staff with the owner Maintain proper communication with owner accounting for all things related to HR, vendors, accounting, budgets and forecasts Ensure proper systems and procedures are in place and consistently enforced to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the bar program
Grow and maintain a thriving bar business and beverage program that meets and exceeds sales targets
Scheduling creating and delivering
Manage the point of sale by updating and maintaining menu buttons, pricing, specials, customizations, etc. Review product mix and revenue reports daily
Practice and enforce all cash handling policies and procedures
Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship
Passion for the social aspects of the hospitality industry
Prepare alcohol and non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
Comfortable working on their feet for extended periods of time in a loud and busy atmosphere
Flexibility and available to work nights and weekends, holidays, and sometimes as late as 3am (typically much earlier) Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks
Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
Plan and present bar menu, format and print menus as needed
Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
Develop and maintain bar guidelines
Stay guest focused and foster an excellent guest experience
Comply with all food and beverage regulations Create and maintain an approved training program with strong attention to detail
Confirm all FOH staff has completed training and a skills/knowledge test prior to independently servicing guests
Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety in preparation
Adhere to and demonstrate knowledge of liquor laws
Performs general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; practice and maintain detailed cleanliness in all areas of the bar. Ensure items are in stock, storage areas are organized, yield management is strong with controlled beverage cost, and perform monthly inventory according to budgetary guidelines, ensuring accurate accounting of all products used
Responsible for comp and void privileges and approving active promotions and gift card/certificates
Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
Assist team members as needed to instill a positive teamwork environment. The GM is expected to perform any duty performed by fellow Lambs’ staff. GM should be present on the floor and assisting their teams in all operation needs at peak service times.
Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions
Lead or co-lead training sessions and team meeting
Relevant training certificates
Resume and proven working experience as a bartender and manager Promote and ensure a high level, thoughtful and inviting customer service experience for all customers and a safe, respectful, and fun work environment. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

COMPENSATION

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

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