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Restaurant Beverage Manager

Chicago, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Lettuce Entertain You is a renowned culinary-driven restaurant company that operates over 130 locations, offering diverse dining experiences across the United States. Committed to nurturing unique perspectives and diverse talents, Lettuce Entertain You is widely respected for its Culture of Caring which focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a legacy of innovation and excellence in the foodservice industry, the company continuously invests in the career growth and well-being of its employees. Through comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, team members are encouraged to develop their skills and achieve long-term career success within the company.

Joining Lettuce Entertain You means becoming part of a dynamic organization that values creativity, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. The company’s newest dual concept opening at Wolf Point, slated for early fall 2026, presents an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant new establishment that melds culinary innovation with exceptional service. As a Restaurant Beverage Manager at this high-profile location, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the beverage program and delivering an outstanding guest experience. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range between USD $60,000 and $85,000 per year, complemented by a variety of comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

The Restaurant Beverage Manager will support the Senior Bar Manager and Sommelier in overseeing the cocktail, beer, and wine programs. This management role requires hands-on leadership in daily operations, including inventory management, vendor relations, and staff supervision. Leading pre-shift meetings, conducting line and cooler temperature checks, and managing closing procedures are critical components of this role aimed at ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with quality standards.

You will be responsible for guiding both hourly and management teams, creating an environment that aligns with Lettuce Entertain You’s Culture of Caring. Effective communication and responsiveness to guest and employee concerns are vital to maintaining a positive atmosphere. Additionally, this role demands a strong business acumen to assist the General Manager in managing costs, driving sales, and growing the business in alignment with financial objectives.

As part of the leadership team, you will assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new employees, while also conducting inventories of food, beverages, and supplies to track high-cost items and manage procurement processes. Commitment to teamwork, patience, tact, and good judgment are essential attributes, as is the flexibility to work varying shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and possible overnight travel. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move items ranging from 10 to 50 pounds intermittently.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with over two years of restaurant management experience who are skilled at building guest rapport and leading teams within fast-paced hospitality environments. If you are passionate about beverage program management and eager to contribute to a respected restaurant group’s latest venture, apply now and make your mark with Lettuce Entertain You.

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience
  • skilled in developing guest rapport
  • skilled in leading teams
  • ability to work various shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
  • ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • detail-oriented
  • ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams
  • capacity to handle stressful situations with patience and professionalism

Job Qualifications

  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience
  • skilled in developing guest rapport
  • skilled in leading teams
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • knowledge of beverage inventory and cost control
  • leadership and team-building abilities
  • proficiency with point-of-sale and inventory management systems

Job Duties

  • Manage all beverage inventories, cost-outs and pricing updates with lead role in beverage menu changes
  • manage beer, liquor and wine vendor relationships
  • work closely with senior bar manager and sommelier
  • Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks
  • oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
  • Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
  • Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
  • Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items
  • place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders
  • accept and inspect deliveries
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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