Bar Manager

One of a Kind Hospitality, a growing restaurant group in Logan Square, is looking to add someone to the management team at one of our restaurants.

The Walk In is a Chicago cocktail lounge and bar in Logan Square that is connected to Red Star Liquor store by way of a walk-in cooler door.

With a nod to the 60’s and 70’s gritty funk, soul, & Rock N’ Roll, it’s impossible for you not to tap your foot while sipping your cocktail.

Housed in a vintage building over a 100 years old, this cozy watering hole pours beer and cocktails in a modern-industrial lounge setting with booths and drink rails, vintage speakers and rolling garage doors that open to a seasonal patio.

Responsibilities :

• 3 to 5 years of craft cocktail bartending experience with at least 2-year bar management experience
• Have extensive spirits, beer, wine and craft cocktail knowledge.
• Experience with creating cocktails using seasonal ingredients
• Administrative duties including P&L, ordering, inventory, cost of goods, liquor cost and labor cost
• Hiring and training staff, scheduling
• Conducts weekly management meetings with the owner and marketing team
• Directs montly inventory activities to ensure accurancy and adherence to deadlines
• Oversees property and equipment maintance, promotional events and activities, in coordination with the Director of Marketing
• Accountability and timeliness with a positive, confident attitude
• Lead by example, attention to detail and willingness to assist in service
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regulars, while actively developing your own
• Learn the POS system accurately
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas

Other Functions :

• Be available to fill in floor positions as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the bar
• Complying with health and food safety standards
• Operating the cash register, answering the phone, providing great customer service, and following the One Of A Kind Hospitality Group policies & procedures

Physical Functions :

• Ability to stand / walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
• Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
• Work in both warm and cool environments
• High levels of noise from music, guests and employee traffic

Qualifications, Education and Behavior

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to work quickly and assess situations
• Personally adhere to and guarantee staff adheres to safety and health standards of the industry
• Ability to work evening hours, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work at least 50 hours a week
19 days ago