Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $60,000.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Restaurant Discounts
Job Description
TGI Fridays is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain recognized for its vibrant atmosphere, exceptional service, and high-quality food and beverage offerings. Established with a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences, TGI Fridays has built a strong reputation across locations for serving guests with passion and professionalism. Located at 153 E Erie St in Chicago, IL, this particular TGI Fridays property, numbered 2668 and identified as M1E, embraces the brand's mission to deliver consistent quality and service excellence. The company values a dynamic team environment and focuses on developing its employees to ensure both personal growth and organizational success.
The Bar Manager role at TGI Fridays is pivotal in maintaining the establishment's vision to be the Best Corner Bar in Town. This position entails managing all aspects of bar operations with a focus on providing speed of service and accurately prepared mixed beverages while delivering outstanding guest experiences through responsible alcohol service. The Bar Manager will take charge of controlling beverage costs, production, labor management, and beverage quality. Additionally, this role is about driving profits and increasing sales by implementing local marketing campaigns that attract and retain guests. The Bar Manager will lead a team of bartenders, overseeing their training, development, and performance to uphold TGI Fridays' high service standards. This position requires someone who can handle daily operational decisions, support the staff, interact with guests to ensure satisfaction, and maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar.
Key responsibilities include driving sales through local marketing initiatives, identifying and addressing operational opportunities, monitoring competitor activities to stay competitive, and collaborating with the team to promote events and specials. The Bar Manager is also accountable for staffing, training, and coaching employees, maintaining scheduling needs, ensuring compliance with recipe standards, and managing inventory effectively to minimize waste and control costs. In the absence of the General Manager, the Bar Manager will act as Manager on Duty, overseeing the entire restaurant operation and ensuring safety and security procedures are in place. This role demands exceptional leadership capabilities such as talent assessment and development, strong communication skills, conflict resolution, team motivation, and adaptability to change.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of bar and restaurant management experience, knowledge of purchasing and production, and the physical ability to meet job requirements including standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 pounds. A demonstrated passion for guest service and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure are essential traits. Compensation for this role is up to $60,000 per year, reflecting the important responsibility held by the Bar Manager at this lively and fast-paced TGI Fridays location. This is a full-time opportunity to lead a key component of the restaurant’s success and enhance the overall guest experience through expert bar management.
The Bar Manager role at TGI Fridays is pivotal in maintaining the establishment's vision to be the Best Corner Bar in Town. This position entails managing all aspects of bar operations with a focus on providing speed of service and accurately prepared mixed beverages while delivering outstanding guest experiences through responsible alcohol service. The Bar Manager will take charge of controlling beverage costs, production, labor management, and beverage quality. Additionally, this role is about driving profits and increasing sales by implementing local marketing campaigns that attract and retain guests. The Bar Manager will lead a team of bartenders, overseeing their training, development, and performance to uphold TGI Fridays' high service standards. This position requires someone who can handle daily operational decisions, support the staff, interact with guests to ensure satisfaction, and maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar.
Key responsibilities include driving sales through local marketing initiatives, identifying and addressing operational opportunities, monitoring competitor activities to stay competitive, and collaborating with the team to promote events and specials. The Bar Manager is also accountable for staffing, training, and coaching employees, maintaining scheduling needs, ensuring compliance with recipe standards, and managing inventory effectively to minimize waste and control costs. In the absence of the General Manager, the Bar Manager will act as Manager on Duty, overseeing the entire restaurant operation and ensuring safety and security procedures are in place. This role demands exceptional leadership capabilities such as talent assessment and development, strong communication skills, conflict resolution, team motivation, and adaptability to change.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of bar and restaurant management experience, knowledge of purchasing and production, and the physical ability to meet job requirements including standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 pounds. A demonstrated passion for guest service and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure are essential traits. Compensation for this role is up to $60,000 per year, reflecting the important responsibility held by the Bar Manager at this lively and fast-paced TGI Fridays location. This is a full-time opportunity to lead a key component of the restaurant’s success and enhance the overall guest experience through expert bar management.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to walk and stand for up to 10 hours
- Must be able to frequently bend and stoop
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds including beer kegs
- Must be able to read and write English
- Must be able to hear well in noisy environments
- Must have experience managing bar operations
- Must have knowledge of beverage cost control
- Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Job Qualifications
- College coursework with Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Minimum 6 months of restaurant management experience
- Minimum 2 years of bar experience with extensive knowledge of bar operations
- Prior experience in purchasing and production
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to coach and develop team members
Job Duties
- Drives sales through local marketing initiatives
- Identifies operational opportunities to build sales and control costs
- Staffs, trains and develops bartenders
- Manages operations during scheduled shifts ensuring quality and cleanliness
- Interacts frequently with guests to ensure satisfaction
- Manages inventory and beverage costs efficiently
- Acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of General Manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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