Bar Manager

One of Chicago’s most respected cocktail bars, The Berkshire Room is a craft cocktail lounge from The Fifty / 50 Restaurant Group that is free of pretension while giving the guest, unparalleled service in sleek and refined surroundings.

Opened in 2013, The Berkshire Room specializes in Dealer’s Choice , barrel-finished, and house cocktails.

The Berkshire Room is looking for a Bar Manager to help manage the beverage program, facilitate day-to-day operations and assist with guest services.

We are looking for someone that is a self-starter, hard worker and a team player.

Essential Functions :

• 2 to 5 years of craft cocktail bartending experience with at least 1-year bar management experience
• Have extensive spirits, beer, wine and craft cocktail knowledge with concentrations in whiskey and liqueurs / cordials / amaros
• Experience with creating cocktails using seasonal ingredients and working with an in-house ice program
• Assist the General Manager with administrative duties including financials, ordering, inventory, cost of goods
• Accountability and timeliness with a positive, confident attitude
• Lead by example, work in conjunction with the management team and the staff
• Have attention to detail and willingness to assist in service in all venues of the ACME Hotel, including West Town Bakery, Bodega, Bunny Slope and The Berkshire Room
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regulars, while actively developing your own
• Take beverage and snack orders from guests and servers, record in the POS system accurately and accept payment in a timely fashion
• 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 Fifty / 50 Restaurant 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
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens : peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

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
• Active social media presence
• Ability to work evening hours, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work at least 50 hours a week

About the Fifty / 50 Restaurant Group :

Formed in 2008, The Fifty / 50 Restaurant Group is an independent company made up of hardworking, talented restaurant professionals.

We have 15 restaurants with more on the way. We offer subsidized health insurance, dental insurance, 401k, employee discounts, paid paternal leave, and plenty of other benefits and perks to qualified employees.

We appreciate talent and reward hard work. To learn more about our concepts, visit www.thefifty50group.com