Job Details
The Bar Manager prioritizes service with a keen oversight on beverage and the bar team. Creative and analytical skills must come together to build focused menus, execute excellent service, and lead the team.
Responsibilities & Duties
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Embodies Core Fifty/50 Core Values: Dedicated to Each Other, Hospitality is Our Honor, Learn- Do-Teach, Run It Like You Own it, Ambition to be the Best
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A Day One responsibility towards growing and evolving the concept
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Have a complete knowledge and display mastery of spirit brands behind the bar, structure of the cocktail menu (ingredients, technique, presentation), classic cocktails, wine, N/A beverages, and allergies
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Ordering, inventory, and cost control
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Have full knowledge, can discuss, and train on all areas of the bar, concept, and inspiration
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Train new bartenders and bar backs: kegs, batches, syrups, infusions and garnishes
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Mix and serve drinks following standardized recipes for specialty cocktails and classics
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Create/collaborate on cocktails and bar menu direction with Beverage Director
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Continuously research and develop new cocktails, bring in new spirits, etc
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Actively participate in and lead pre-service meetings
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Know and execute the service guidelines with focused hospitality
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Collaborate with the team and pro-actively assist all employees in servicing guest needs with a controlled sense of urgency
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Provide other service staff with direction and coaching to ensure proper operation of the bar, concept, and assists when necessary
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Suggest and sell premium and top shelf products as well as specialty cocktails
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Provides food service
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Ring beverages that are poured or served, collect payment, and follow all cash handling and variance procedures, including preparing daily reports and submitting appropriate paperwork
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Clean and maintain all bar related equipment, tools, and supplies in good working order
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Communicate with Managers, Co-Workers and Guests in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees
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Holding employees accountable, by addressing conduct, behavior, and performance concerns that go against our policies and procedures as they are listed in the employee handbook
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Resolve guest complaints and lead the team in how to address and satisfy our guests' needs and things the guest doesn't know they need
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Perform other restaurant duties as requested by management
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Participates in service/culinary education sessions
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Follow uniform and appearance standards
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Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with City of Chicago Health Department
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Cultivate and maintain positive partnerships with our vendors
Required Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent
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A minimum of five (5) years of bartending experience
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Prior Head Bartender, Bar Manager, or Beverage Director experience
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The position will require you to be behind the bar at least two (2) nights per week while developing your team and protégé
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A highly motivated and energetic personality
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Effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral form
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A strong commitment to excellence in hospitality
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Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts and team members
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Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
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Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
Required Skills
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Ability To Lift 40+ Pounds
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Cocktail, spirit, beer, and wine knowledge
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Menu development
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Budget/cost analysis
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Batching and prep experience
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Inventory
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Cellar organization
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Staffing / scheduling
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Experience in a high volume environment
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Guest services
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Staff education