Bar Manager

Job Details
Chicago, IL | Full-Time | Premium Fine Dining Concept

OSAKA CHICAGO

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Beverage Manager to lead the strategy and performance of the restaurant’s bar operations within a high-end dining concept.

You will comprehensively manage the strategy, profitability, and quality standards of all the restaurant's beverage categories (Wines, Spirits, Sakes, and Cocktails). The purpose is to unify Osaka's liquid vision, optimizing the supply chain and the department's overall P&L, while leading the technical specialists (Sommelier and Head Bartender) to deliver a cutting-edge pairing and mixology experience that maximizes the average check and brand prestige.

The Beverage Manager will oversee the Head Bartender and bar team, ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous innovation within the beverage offering.

Key Responsibilities
•  Manage the purchase of drinks required by the bar area and wines. Monthly audit of all beverage invoices.

• Seek negotiations with suppliers to achieve benefits for the brand (all negotiations must ultimately be approved by the general manager), responsible for monitoring current business agreements.
• Select potential suppliers for the restaurant (drinks, groceries, equipment, etc.).

• In charge of the analysis of price and sales cost of the Beverages and wine and must present this to the General Manager for approval. Responsible for entering the base recipes and sales in the system.

• Design, optimize, and analyze the beverage program, including menu engineering and pricing strategies, in coordination with the Restaurant General Manager.

• Supervise inventory management, purchasing, and stock control, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to cost targets.

• Prepare and present financial and operational reports on bar performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education

Technical studies in: Bar Management, Mixology or Cocktail Studies, orHospitality and Tourism or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Bar Manager

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Head Bartender

• Proven experience leading bar teams and managing daily operations

• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic hospitality environments

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of cocktail preparation, mixology techniques, and beverage service

• Knowledge of wine pairing and beverage program development

• Familiarity with Asian flavor profiles is a plus

• Experience managing cost control, purchasing, and inventory

• Knowledge of Good Food Handling Practices

• Barista skills and international mixology knowledge are a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave in accordance with Chicago regulations (up to 80 hours annually)

• Access to a retirement savings program in compliance with Illinois Secure Choice requirements

• Opportunity to lead and develop a creative beverage program in a premium dining concept

• Professional development and career growth within a dynamic hospitality group

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