About US Ema, located in Chicago's River North, is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking, highlighting local produce, unique spices and ingredients. Overview Ema is now Hiring a RESTAURANT BEVERAGE MANAGER! Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a Restaurant Beverage Manager with 2 years of restaurant management experience to assist the Sr. Bar Manager/Sommelier on the cocktail, beer, & wine program as well as lead daily operations. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities. A Few of Our Benefits: • Competitive Salary • Quarterly Bonus • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation • 401(k) • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance • Dental & Vision Insurance • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance • Domestic Partner Benefits • Restaurant Discounts • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness Why Work With Lettuce? Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ 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 and apply today! We participate in E-Verify Responsibilities • 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 pounds Qualifications • 2+ years of restaurant management experience • Skilled in developing guest rapport • Skilled in leading teams Salary Range USD $60,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.