Restaurant Beverage Lead | Craft Cocktails, Wine & Beer Program

Lettuce Escape; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

BCBS Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aba Chicago, part of Lettuce Entertain You, is seeking a Restaurant Beverage Manager to support the Sr. Bar Manager and Sommelier, lead daily beverage operations, and enhance the cocktail, beer, and wine program across multiple sites in Chicago.

You will manage inventories, vendor relationships, and cost controls while mentoring hourly staff and guiding opening and closing shifts to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage beverage inventories, cost-outs and pricing updates; vendor relations for beer, liquor, and wine; work with senior bar manager and sommelier
• Lead pre-shift meetings and oversee closing duties including cash handling and nightly numbers
• Organize, run, and supervise opening/closing shifts to ensure exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond promptly to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and achieving financial goals
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH staff as needed
• Perform regular inventories of food/beverage and place orders; inspect deliveries
• Model teamwork across teams and handle vendor/guest challenges with tact
• Work varying shifts at multiple sites, including early mornings and weekends

Skills

Restaurant management

Guest rapport

Team leadership

Job description

Aba Chicago, part of Lettuce Entertain You, is seeking a Restaurant Beverage Manager to support the Sr. Bar Manager and Sommelier, lead daily beverage operations, and enhance the cocktail, beer, and wine program across multiple sites in Chicago.

You will manage inventories, vendor relationships, and cost controls while mentoring hourly staff and guiding opening and closing shifts to deliver an exceptional guest experience.