Immersive Bar General Manager

Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space is seeking a Bar General Manager for their innovative 16,000 sq ft minigolf bar opening in Fall 2025. The position involves designing bar menus, managing staff, and creating an exceptional guest experience centered around craft cocktails and a fantasy-themed atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Year-end bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience bartending and managing a bar.
• Comfortable being the center of attention.
• Ability to multitask when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in final design and setup of bar: create menus and hire staff.
• Maintain inventory, budget, and purchasing of products.
• Train bar staff and oversee special events planning.

Skills

Customer service

Mixology

Organization

Creative problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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Award-winning escape room company CU Adventures is looking to hire a bar general manager for our newest addition: a 16,000 sq ft fantasy-themed minigolf bar, scheduled to open in Fall 2025.

Parcadia is an immersive experience unlike anything else in the US, blending incredibly high-tech indoor miniature golf, fantasy-themed private event spaces, and craft cocktails. From the moment guests enter the building, they are immersed in a magical kingdom, complete with a mysterious forest, a picturesque medieval village, and (mostly) friendly creatures.

The beverage side of the business will focus on craft cocktails and mocktails, wine, and beer, with a focus on high-quality, local options whenever possible. If you’re a longtime bartender who plays Dungeons & Dragons, goes to the Ren Faire, or has a background in theatre, this place is for you.

We’re passionate about making whatever we do unique, fun, and high-quality; we’re looking for someone who has experience managing a bar, is familiar with Health and Safety codes, is committed to creating an amazing experience for our guests, and can help us create a fair and equitable place to work for our staff.

Job Responsibilities:

-Assist in final design and setup of bar: create menus/drink specs and hire/train opening staff. Ideally, assist owners with handling purchasing for smallwares and seating and working with vendors to set up initial inventory.

-After opening, maintain inventory, budget, & purchasing of product and supplies.

-Create and maintain maintenance/cleaning schedule for all equipment, create and complete regular reports, and ensure staff have all required certification on an ongoing basis.

-Adhere to all CU Public Health requirements and ensure all staff are, as well.

-Oversee, train, and schedule bar staff & special events planning.

-Design and encourage showmanship and theatricality in preparation/serving of drinks at the bar.

-Collaborating with the minigolf/experience management team to ensure the entire business runs smoothly.

This is a full-time salaried position that includes weeknights and weekends. Furthermore, this is an on-site job; remote working will not be possible. We encourage a collaborative and creative environment; additionally, benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and year-end bonuses.

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 plus benefits

Qualifications & Experience:

-Experience bartending and managing a bar.

-Barista/coffeeshop experience is a plus.

-Experience in mixology (including non-alcoholic beverages) and menu design.

-Experience performing, or at least comfortable being the center of attention.

-Ability to multitask and lead staff through fast-paced service when necessary.

-Creative problem-solving skills.

-Great customer service, organization skills, and attention to detail.

-Comfortable with POS systems.

-BASSET and ideally Food Manager’s Certificate. We will provide Food Manager’s Certificate training if necessary.

-High-school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.

-A willingness to jump into this exciting endeavor with us!

At CU Adventures we build and create our own original content; so if you have experience as a creator, artist, or writer, we'd love to see samples of your work.

CU Adventures is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages members of marginalized communities to apply! Relocation assistance may be possible for the right candidate.

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to Chris & Anne at owner [at] cuadventures.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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