Divisional Cocktail/Beverage Director - Aba/Ema/Beatrix

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a Divisional Beverage Director to lead beverage operations across multiple locations. This role involves developing innovative beverage programs, managing vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in beverage management and a passion for fostering teamwork. Join a dynamic team where your leadership skills will shine, and enjoy a culture that values diverse perspectives and nurtures talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant and growing company.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2 years of beverage director experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Proficient in leading and developing teams in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee beverage operations and ensure compliance across multiple restaurants.
• Conduct training and assess team proficiency regularly.

Skills

Team Leadership

Beverage Program Development

Cocktail Creation

Inventory Management

Vendor Relations

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

BOH Systems

Job description

About US

Aba, located in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood, showcases Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece.

Overview

Aba, Ema and Beatrix are hiring a DIVISIONAL BEVERAGE DIRECTOR!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a Divisional Beverage Director with 2 years of beverage director & cocktail creation experience in a high-volume environment. Lettuce is a culinary-driven company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 100+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Some of Our Divisional Beverage Director Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Beverage Programs and oversee and manage all Beverage operations, programs and processes for multiple divisional restaurants, and monitor and ensure the divisional restaurants and teams’ compliance
• Conduct comprehensive training including and quarterly testing to assess the teams’ proficiency and retention
• Develop and maintain beer, liquor and wine vendor relations, working closely with Beverage Managers and Sommeliers
• Analyze all alcoholic beverage costs and sales by restaurant on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis to optimize sales and profit
• Work with Partner(s) to help achieve operational objectives
• Manage and maintain the overall conditions of restaurant bars and equipment
• Maintain proficiency in job functions of all FOH operations management positions and/or provide active back-up support when business needs require
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, schedule, supervise and develop Beverage Managers
• 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

Qualifications

• 2 years of management experience
• 2 years of beverage director experience in a full-service restaurant
• Skilled in leading and developing teams
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems

Salary Range: USD $75,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.