Lead Bartender

The Fifty/50 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Group dining discounts

Job summary

Sin & Tonic is a new concept from The Fifty/50 Group, opening in Chicago. We seek an experienced Lead Bartender and Supervisor to bridge the bar team with leadership, working with Andrew Marinelli on beverage development and menu iteration. You will bartend 3-4 shifts weekly and support operations.

We value discipline, reliability, and leadership; there will be updated management training and opportunities to help open the establishment. A strict no-drinking policy applies on shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of high-volume bartending experience.
• Lead bartender or supervisory experience preferred.
• Illinois BASSET and ServSafe Manager certifications required on hire.
• Ability to work 50–55 hours per week on late-night closing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead nightly bar closing procedures, ensuring security, cash reconciliation, register balancing, and proper facility lock-up.
• Oversee prep, batching, station readiness, and sanitation standards across bar and floor.
• Direct the bar team through peak volume, maintaining pace of service and hospitality standards.
• Collaborate with Beverage Director on menu development and signature features.
• Uphold exact cocktail specs, ice handling, glassware presentation, and service steps.

Skills

High-volume bartending

Leadership / supervision

Email communication

POS proficiency

Spreadsheet basics

Education

Illinois BASSET certification

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

POS system

Spreadsheet software

Job description

• Compensation : $20 per hour + Overtime (Expected: 50–55 hours/week) | Eligible for Management Bonus Pool
• Schedule : Full-Time, Wednesday – Sunday (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Primarily closing shifts. We close at 11pm Sun, Wed, & Thur. 1am on Friday & Saturday.

LEAD BARTENDER & SUPERVISOR

• Compensation : $20 per hour + Overtime (Expected: 50–55 hours/week) | Eligible for Management Bonus Pool
• Benefits : Comprehensive Management-Tier Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Group Dining Discounts)
• Schedule : Full-Time, Wednesday – Sunday (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Primarily closing shifts. We close at 11pm Sun, Wed, & Thur. 1am on Friday & Saturday.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sin & Tonic is a new concept from The Fifty/50 Group, opening in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood . Anchored by a 30-seat bar and designed around a Victorian tavern aesthetic, Sin & Tonic will focus on high-technique craft cocktails paired with an equal number of zero-proof "tonics".

We are seeking an experienced, operationally focused Lead Bartender and Supervisor to act as a crucial link between our bar team and leadership. This position is tailored for a seasoned bartender looking to take on real operational responsibility while working directly alongside partner and beverage director Andrew Marinelli on beverage development and menu iteration . You will be bartending 3-4 shifts per week and fill in where needed across the operation.

While this is a high-technique cocktail bar, we value discipline, reliability, and leadership over ego or mixology pedigree. Our lead bartender will go through the Fifty/50 Group's updated management training and assist Andrew with opening the establishment; it's a great learning opportunity.

At this establishment, there will be a strict zero-drinking policy while on shift . Candidates must take pride in running a clean, focused, professional room every single night.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory & Operations Support

• Lead and execute nightly bar closing procedures, ensuring security, cash reconciliation, register balancing, and proper facility lock-up.

• Oversee prep, batching, station readiness, and sanitation standards across both the bar and floor.

• Direct the bar team through peak volume, maintaining pace of service, ticket times, and hospitality standards.

• Learn to control and manage inventory, receiving deliveries, purchasing, stock rotation, and waste logging according to Fifty/50 Group SOPs.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary environment.

Barcraft & Creative Collaboration

• Work directly behind the bar, earning tips, while focusing on elevating the standard of excellence and hospitality we will achieve.

• Collaborate directly with Beverage Director Andrew Marinelli, contributing ideas, testing, and feedback for seasonal menu development and signature features .

• Uphold exact cocktail specs, ice handling, glassware presentation, and service steps.

Hospitality & Team Culture

• Hospitality is an honor and we are going to need to grow our neighborhood cocktail bar one guest at a time. Whether we start out busy or it takes time to grow our business, we are going to instill a culture of gratitude within our team.

• Lead by example through calm, decisive communication under pressure.
• We lead through positivity and passion while holding each other accountable for performance and high standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of high-volume bartending experience. Previous lead bartender, bar captain, key-holder, or supervisory experience is preferred. Previous management experience is also a plus. We value applicants that have worked at the same establishment for multiple years.

• Schedule & Availability: Ability to work 50–55 hours per week on late-night closing shifts (Wednesdays through Sundays; until 11: 00 PM Wed/Thu/Sun and until 1: 00 AM Fri/Sat).

• Professional Standards: Personal presentation is important and our team will be clean shaven and well groomed for each shift.

• Certifications: Current Illinois BASSET and Food Handler (or ServSafe Manager) certifications required upon hire.

• Skills: Proficient in POS and basic computer/spreadsheet operations. Must have the ability to properly communicate via email.

Physical Functions

• Ability to stand and walk for shifts up to 10–11 hours in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move items up to 30 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs (kegs, liquor cases, ice buckets).

• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, fine hand manipulation, and navigating stairs.

• Ability to work comfortably in varying kitchen/bar temperatures and high ambient noise levels.

• Ability to work around potential food allergens (citrus, dairy, nuts, sulfites).

Schedule

Days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Shifts: Night

1am close on Friday & Saturday. The bar closes at 11pm on other nights, and we are closed Monday & Tuesday.

More detail about Sin & Tonic part of The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1209562-Sin-%2526-Tonic