Berenjak Bar Captain - Soho House Chicago

Soho House•Chicago, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Berenjak is opening in Chicago, inspired by Tehran's neighborhood kebab houses, focusing on incredible food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together. As a founding team member, you will play an important role in creating a restaurant where guests and the team feel cared for. At Soho House, the Bar Captain is responsible for upholding the highest standards of service and acting as a respected example for peers. You will supervise staff during shifts, ensuring cocktails, coffees, juices, and wine are prepared and served according to established standards for service and quality control. This role requires high levels of organization, problem-solving, and communication skills. You may also oversee multiple aspects of supplying, running, and operating the bar. The ultimate responsibility is to ensure the bar staff provides positive experiences.

Requirements

5+ years of bar experience
Proven leader with exceptional skills to influence others behind the bar
Strong communication and people skills
Cognizant of the bottom line and generating revenue
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced and demanding environment that doesn’t sacrifice quality with quantity
Flexible schedule
Tips certified

Nice To Haves

Micros knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Act as an extension of the management team and maintain programs such as house-made syrups, fresh juices, batching, barrel-aged cocktails, bespoke coffee, hot beverages, and specialty cocktails.
Ensure the cleanliness of the bar area, including underneath the bar top, sink basins, speed rails, storage areas, floors and drains below the wells, back bar bottles, glassware shelves, and all metal surfaces on low boys and espresso machines.
Maintain a safe and clean workstation and update Side Work Sheets.
Communicate any inventory and purchase order requirements needed for efficient bar operation.
Represent the Soho House ethos and standards, and the philosophy of the House Tonic program, while influencing sales to generate revenue.
Complete, delegate, and support management by carrying out opening and closing bar duties, ensuring the bar is set up to Health Department and Soho House standards.
Assist and participate in the development of seasonal menu implementations for the beverage program, including new product tasting with suppliers.
Support and participate in product and skill educational opportunities and the development of the beverage training program for all staff.
Be well-versed and knowledgeable about all menu items (food and drink), pairing opportunities, and upselling to provide optimal guest/member experience.
Follow service standards and mixture of ingredients to craft a Soho cocktail.
Collect payment through MIROS (or similar POS).
Check identification of customers to ensure they meet age requirements for alcohol and tobacco purchases, and determine when a customer has had too much alcohol.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Global benefits and perks
Training to develop technical and managerial skills
Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
Paid Time Off: Full-Time Employees have sick days + vacation days
Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, trainings and events. Available to all.
Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.