Food & Beverage Lead — Bar & Events (Hands-On)

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Club benefits

Discounts

Job summary

Union Padel Club in Chicago is seeking a Food & Beverage Lead to manage the day-to-day F&B program and deliver a welcoming, high-quality experience for members and events. You will work hands-on behind the bar, prepare drinks and assist with food service, while overseeing inventory, ordering, and vendor coordination to keep operations smooth.

This role is ideal for someone with restaurant or hospitality experience who enjoys being on the floor, taking initiative, and owning the details behind

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage or hospitality is required.
• Must be comfortable serving food and alcoholic beverages while maintaining high service standards.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to engage with members and guests.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, and coordinating with vendors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operation of the club’s food and beverage program.
• Serve members and guests at the bar and throughout the club.
• Prepare drinks and support basic food preparation, heating, plating, and service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and welcoming bar and food service area.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate ordering and restocking.
• Coordinate with food, beverage, and other operating vendors and suppliers.
• Receive and organize deliveries and ensure products are stored appropriately.
• Help manage product availability, waste, and overall operational efficiency.
• Support food and beverage needs for private events, tournaments, and club programming.
• Work with club leadership on menu offerings, pricing, product selection, and improvements to the overall F&B experience.
• Assist with other hospitality and club needs as required.

Skills

F&B experience

Hospitality mindset

Service alcoholic beverages

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Hands-on approach

Team communication

Job description

Union Padel Club in Chicago is seeking a Food & Beverage Lead to manage the day-to-day F&B program and deliver a welcoming, high-quality experience for members and events. You will work hands-on behind the bar, prepare drinks and assist with food service, while overseeing inventory, ordering, and vendor coordination to keep operations smooth.

This role is ideal for someone with restaurant or hospitality experience who enjoys being on the floor, taking initiative, and owning the details behind