Barteca creates restaurants where great food and attentive service are fun, stylish and accessible.

Description of Position

This person will be responsible for managing cash for a $110MM company that isgrowing by 40% annually. This position reports directly to the CFO and will require working closely with the Company’s banks, credit card processors and the store managers. Attention to details and strong communication skills is a must.

• Monitor bank balances, maintain and reconcile bank accounts; develop and implement appropriate controls.
• Manage the day-to-day cash operations including; determining the cash position and taking appropriate actions as necessary to meet obligations and fund cash needs.
• Monitor loans and SWAP agreements and ensure the proper amount of interest and principal is drawn by the bank.
• Post cash journal entries, prepare monthly activity downloads.
• Reconcile and post credit card activity and follow up on disputed charges.
• Ensure credit card processors are charging the appropriate rates and that the 
• Company is getting the best rates possible.
• Insure that stores are following proper cash handling procedures and maintain relationships with armored car services.
• Working with various IT vendors to automate cash functions.
• Develop cash forecasts/projections and perform financial modeling necessary to ensure optimal liquidity, compliance, budgeting and strategic planning.  
• Supply detailed reporting and analysis to management as deemed necessary.
• Research all potential fraud and theft incidences and take the appropriate action to prevent loss to the company.
• Open accounts for new stores and train managers on proper cash handling procedures.
• Make deposits and record receipt of payments on receivables.

Why work with Barteca?

• Working with one of the fastest growing restaurant brands as noted by Restaurant Business Online. This position will be a true partner to and instrumental in the growth of the brand nationwide. UPDATE: Read more about Barteca's recent investment by General Atlantic. 
• Be a part of a restaurant brand that has stellar reviews in all markets
• Working with an award winning design focused team 
• Working with proven hospitality visionaries who are quality focused 
• Location flexibility as the company continues to grow

Reporting Structure

The Cash Manager will report to Matt Wilber, CFO

ABOUT THE CHEFS

Barcelona Wine Bar has attracted top Chef's from a wide range of backgrounds. The team is a closely knit group of culinarians that have found a home with the Barcelona Wine Bar Concepts. Some notable chefs with links to their interviews include:

Christopher Lee, Culinary Director (2 Michelin Stars)

Frank Proto, Executive Chef New Haven

Steven Brand, Executive Chef Brookline

Emilio Garcia, Sous Chef Brookline

qualifications

• Bachelors' degree preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of overall experience in Treasury, Cash Management, Finance or specialized business banking functions
• Ability to build effective working relationships throughout organizations
• Team player, but with ability to be a self starter and to work independently
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Conveys a sense of urgency and projects a positive, proactive desire to support a broad range of initiatives.
• Self-starter, highly-motivated, high-energy
• Highly organized. Able to create and implement the systems and tools 
• High degree of personal integrity and professionalism
• Comfort with uncertainty: we are a growing, entrepreneurial concept, with all the challenges and wonders
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Passion for the concept, cuisine and success of the brand in the given market.

Interested in learning more or know the right person? Email mandeep@hhcsearch.com

About the Company

Since 1996, Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant co-owners Sasa Mahr-Batuz and Andy Pforzheimer have been entertaining diners with flavorful small plates, daring design, and a welcoming atmosphere. 

At Barcelona, we pride ourselves in preparing tapas both simple and elegant using the finest seasonal picks from local markets and unusual specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean. The flavors are bold and the ingredients speak for themselves. Barcelona also offers an extensive selection of wines from Spain and South America and is one of the largest importers of Spanish wines in the United States. Barcelona serves 40 wines by the glass and we are constantly expanding and refining our wine offerings.

Today, we are the largest Spanish restaurant group in the United States with six locations in Connecticut: Greenwich, Stamford, South Norwalk, Fairfield, New Haven, West Hartford as well as locations in Atlanta, GA, Brookline, MA, South End Boston, MA Washington, DC and Reston, VA.

Inspired by the beach culture around the world, bartaco brings upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed and stylish environment. Served in small plates, the cuisine is rooted in the Mexican tradition but pulls from a broad palate of bold, spicy flavors from Asia, the Mediterranean and beyond. bartaco’s beverage menu is impressive starting with state of the art juicers that ensure freshly-squeezed juice in all of the unique cocktails, over 25 tequilas to choose from and imported beers. The stylish ambience, delicious food and cocktails create an unforgettable experience.

Notable PR

The Wall Street Journal

Restaurant News

instant interview

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Up to $500 for referrals!

If you are not interested in this particular role but have people in your network that could be a good fit, we would love to help them. For any person we place at any of our clients that you refer to us, we send you a check for $500.

Each person is limited to only 3 referrals maximum so please only refer your best and help continue to build the best culinary network.