Job Description

Gaijin, Chef Paul Virant's okonomiyaki restaurant in the West Loop, is now interviewing for an experienced  bar manager.
Our ideal candidates are career-minded, have a passion for providing extraordinary customer service, and  excel at communication and teamwork. Prior experience with Japanese whisky, spirits, and sake is preferred but not required. 

Job Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative, seasonal and well-rounded menu blending local and traditional Japanese ingredients
• Work five days per week, bartending during all peak services and assisting with floor management shifts as necessary. Some AM shifts may be required. 
• Display exceptional leadership skills and ability to mentor and train a diverse staff
• Achieve outstanding guest satisfaction ratings
• Track COGS, submit monthly inventory, and control ordering
• Maintain accurate costing, par levels & recipe/training materials
• Ensure quality and consistency of beverages and standards of service
• Manage daily bar operations and standards of cleanliness
• Work gracefully and consistently in a fast-paced environment, managing many moving parts with a focused but fun attitude
• Responsibly and thoroughly complete all tasks associated with opening and closing the restaurant

 

Background and Qualities

• Strong desire to promote a culture of exceptional hospitality
• Passion for educating staff and guests on what may be unfamiliar (but delicious and exciting!) beverages, techniques, and flavors
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job (stand and walk for an entire shift, lift up to 40 lbs, operate all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals)
• Significant bar management experience (3+ years preferred), with strong, enthusiastic leadership skills
• Servsafe and bassett certified
• Night/weekend availability a must
• Familiarity with Toast, Resy, and Tock a plus

 

Benefits & Perks

• Two weeks paid vacation annually
• Opportunity to participate in company health insurance plan
• Career mentorship and opportunity to advance within the company
• Daily staff meal and 50% off dining experiences at Gaijin
• Dining discounts at Chef Paul Virant's other concepts, Petite Vie and Vistro Prime

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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