Restaurant Beverage Manager

Tre Dita•Chicago, IL

20d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Tre Dita is Hiring Now: RESTAURANT BEVERAGE MANAGER! Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a Restaurant Beverage Manager with 2 years of restaurant management experience to assist the Sr. Bar Manager/Sommelier on the cocktail, beer, & wine program as well as lead daily operations. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

Requirements

2+ years of restaurant management experience
Skilled in developing guest rapport
Skilled in leading teams

Responsibilities

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; and 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

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Quarterly Bonus
Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness