Restaurant Beverage Manager

at  Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

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About US:
Miru, Japanese for view, is located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago, with a menu featuring sushi, sashimi and raw selections from the sushi bar, complimented by sharable dishes like tempura, skewers and fried rice, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section.
Overview:

MIRU IS HIRING NOW: RESTAURANT BEVERAGE MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a RESTAURANT BEVERAGE MANAGER to focus on the cocktail, beer, & wine program with the Sr. Bar Manager/Sommelier as well as lead daily operations; seeking 2+ years of beverage management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
Lettuce is a culinary-driven company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 100+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

• Manage all beverage inventories, cost-outs and pricing updates with lead role in beverage menu changes; manage beer, liquor and wine vendor relationships; work closely with senior bar manager and sommelier
• Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks; oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pound