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Title: Bar Manager - Chicago

Job Title: Bar Manager Location: Chicago Reporting to: Deputy General Manager

Position Overview: As Bar Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an outstanding beverage experience while ensuring seamless bar operations. You will lead and inspire a team to craft exceptional drinks, uphold service excellence, and create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for guests. Working closely with the Deputy General Manager, you will implement strategies to drive revenue growth, maintain quality and efficiency, and set high standards for hospitality. Your leadership and attention to detail will be key to ensuring every guest enjoys a top-tier experience at the bar.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Bar Operations Management: Oversee the daily operations of the bar, ensuring efficient service, proper stock levels, and adherence to quality standards to deliver a seamless guest experience.
Team Supervision & Development: Support, train, and motivate the bar team, fostering a culture of high performance, teamwork, and continuous skill development.
Execution of Strategies & Promotions: Work closely with the Deputy General Manager to implement drink menus, promotions, and service enhancements that boost guest engagement and sales.
Cost & Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, manage ordering, and minimize waste to maintain cost efficiency while ensuring the bar is fully stocked with high-quality ingredients.
Guest Experience & Service Excellence: Ensure guests receive outstanding beverage service with consistency, speed, and hospitality, creating an inviting and memorable bar experience.

Skills Required:

Experience: At least 2 years in a bar or hospitality leadership role with a strong background in bar operations, team supervision, and service delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Team Leadership & Management: Proven ability to lead and motivate bar teams, provide training, and ensure high performance and accountability.
Bar Operations Expertise: Hands-on experience managing daily bar operations, including drink preparation, service standards, stock control, and workflow optimization.
Financial Awareness: Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, and inventory management to ensure profitability while maintaining quality and service excellence.
Guest-Centric Approach: Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences with attention to detail and hospitality.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for effective collaboration with staff, suppliers, and management.
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of current trends in cocktails, beverages, and bar operations; relevant training or certifications preferred.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to quickly assess challenges, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions in a fast-moving environment.
Execution of Initiatives: Experience supporting and delivering promotional activities, menu changes, and operational improvements that enhance guest satisfaction and revenue.
Commitment to Core Values: Ability to consistently demonstrate Pursuit of Excellence, Positive Energy, Integrity, and Team Spirit.

Basic Physical Requirements: Team members must be able to perform typical bar duties, including frequent standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, manipulating objects, and working in varying temperature environments. Frequent hand washing and sanitation are required. Ability to operate food preparation equipment and communicate effectively with guests and team members is essential.

F1 Arcade is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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