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

• 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
• A Day One responsibility towards growing and evolving the concept
• 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
• Ordering, inventory, and cost control 
• Have full knowledge, can discuss, and train on all areas of the bar, concept, and inspiration
• Train new bartenders and bar backs: kegs, batches, syrups, infusions and garnishes
• Mix and serve drinks following standardized recipes for specialty cocktails and classics
• Create/collaborate on cocktails and bar menu direction with Beverage Director 
• Continuously research and develop new cocktails, bring in new spirits, etc
• Actively participate in and lead pre-service meetings
• Know and execute the service guidelines with focused hospitality
• Collaborate with the team and pro-actively assist all employees in servicing guest needs with a controlled sense of urgency
• Provide other service staff with direction and coaching to ensure proper operation of the bar, concept, and assists when necessary
• Suggest and sell premium and top shelf products as well as specialty cocktails
• Provides food service
• 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
• Clean and maintain all bar related equipment, tools, and supplies in good working order
• Communicate with Managers, Co-Workers and Guests in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees
• 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
• 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
• Perform other restaurant duties as requested by management
• Participates in service/culinary education sessions
• Follow uniform and appearance standards
• Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with City of Chicago Health Department
• Cultivate and maintain positive partnerships with our vendors

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of bartending experience 
• Prior Head Bartender, Bar Manager, or Beverage Director experience
• The position will require you to be behind the bar at least two (2) nights per week while developing your team and protégé
• A highly motivated and energetic personality
• Effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral form
• A strong commitment to excellence in hospitality
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts and team members
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Required Skills

• Ability To Lift 40 Pounds
• Cocktail, spirit, beer, and wine knowledge
• Menu development
• Budget/cost analysis
• Batching and prep experience 
• Inventory
• Cellar organization
• Staffing / scheduling 
• Experience in a high volume environment
• Guest services
• Staff education