Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
accident insurance
Hospital coverage
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Job Description
16 On Center Chicago is a prominent entertainment company that owns and operates a dynamic portfolio of live music venues, third-party production services, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York. As one of the leading independent music promoters in the country, 16 On Center plays a significant role in shaping the live entertainment landscape by bringing diverse and exciting experiences to these vibrant cities. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks diversity in its applicant pool, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to join its team. With equal opportunity employment practices, 16 On... Show More
Job Requirements
- minimum of 2 to 4 years of hospitality experience
- at least 1 year in a leadership or shift-lead role
- professional appearance
- strong knowledge of cocktail builds and bar operations
- excellent communication skills
- ability to mentor and train staff
- dependable and organized
- able to stand and walk for long periods
- capable of lifting up to 25 lbs
- comfortable working indoors and outdoors
- able to tolerate high noise levels
Job Qualifications
- minimum of 2 to 4 years of hospitality experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or shift-lead role in a cocktail-focused bar, lounge, or similar venue
- professional appearance, demeanor, and communication style
- strong working knowledge of cocktail builds, variations, and bar operations, with the ability to train and mentor others
- approachable, guest-focused, and able to resolve issues with professionalism and tact
- clear, effective communicator with the ability to guide teammates and collaborate across departments
- dependable and organized, with strong follow-through on responsibilities and closing procedures
- able to balance the demands of fast-paced service with the oversight of staff performance and guest satisfaction
- physically able to stand and walk for 8-10 hours, lift and carry up to 25 lbs, and perform frequent tasks such as cutting fruit, carrying ice buckets and bar mats, and stocking liquor bottles
- comfortable working in warm and cool environments, both indoors and outdoors, and able to tolerate high levels of noise from music and guest traffic
Job Duties
- manage a team of leads, bartenders, servers, and barbacks
- create and post schedules with at least two weeks' notice
- oversee and develop sidework, training materials, and policy documents
- ensure the space remains organized, clean, and aligned with design and style standards
- lead and attend departmental meetings outside of service hours, sharing updates as needed, including compiling and sharing event updates
- maintain and update operational calendars, including Google, physical postings, and Instagram
- create special menu items and collaborate on programming
- program, update, print, upload, and distribute menus regularly for food, cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits
- oversee shifts, events, and activations, remaining present and available during service
- engage with guests and show-goers, ensuring staff uses confident and accurate language about the space and positively represents its identity
- oversee and execute independent activations and sponsorship-related bookings
- lead the weekly TTL meeting and distribute meeting notes
- manage weekly ordering for alcohol, produce, and bar supplies, including Good Ambler guest treats
- support the care and upkeep of plants, furniture, and the overall environment of the lounge
- track and manage performance metrics for leads and staff
- oversee daily opening and closing procedures for the bar
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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