Bar Supervisor

Freehand is a dynamic and innovative hospitality brand known for its unique approach to shared accommodations, blending the social culture of hotels with stylish design and quality food and beverage offerings at an affordable price. Founded with a mission to create spaces that bring people together, Freehand has rapidly expanded across major US cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago. Each Freehand location reflects the vibrant culture and energy of its city, combining art, comfort, and community to appeal to a new generation of urban travelers and locals alike. Recognized as one of the top 50 most innovative global companies by Fast Company, Freehand is renowned for pushing the boundaries in hospitality, fostering safe and seriously social environments where guests can experience the pulse of their city in a uniquely engaging way.

Freehand Chicago stands as a flagship example of this vision, housed in a beautifully restored 1927 Art Deco building located in the bustling River North neighborhood. Designed by the acclaimed Manhattan-based firm Roman and Williams, the property celebrates Chicago’s Midwestern heritage and vibrant creative scene through evocative communal spaces and thoughtfully designed rooms. With 217 rooms and notable public spaces such as Café Integral and the cozy Broken Shaker Bar, Freehand Chicago offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere for guests and locals. The property is recognized not only for its stylish ambiance and excellent service but also for its dynamic social calendar and diverse clientele.

The Bar Supervisor role at Freehand Chicago offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organized leader passionate about hospitality and customer service. This position plays a critical role in overseeing all beverage operations, ensuring an efficient and effective bar service that meets the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. The Bar Supervisor will lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional experiences through excellent service, innovative drink offerings, and a well-maintained and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include managing stock levels, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, training and developing team members, and handling cash reconciliation accurately. The ideal candidate will be a people person with strong communication skills, capable of building rapport with both guests and staff, maintaining calm under pressure, and demonstrating a commercial acumen to drive revenue while controlling costs.

Joining Freehand as a Bar Supervisor means becoming part of an exciting and innovative hospitality brand that values creativity, diversity, and community. Employees benefit from a range of perks including additional paid holidays, fertility treatment support leave, referral bonuses, gym membership contributions, and opportunities to stay at Freehand and Generator properties worldwide. The role also offers local benefits such as paid vacation, sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, and commuter benefits, alongside a vibrant work culture filled with social events, learning opportunities, and international career paths.

If you have the experience, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to thrive in this role and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic team, Freehand Chicago invites you to apply and help shape the future of urban hospitality.