{"id":1542366,"url":"https://alion.io/job/16-on-center-bar-operations-manager","title":"Bar & Operations Manager","company":{"id":2019620,"name":"16 on Center","domain":"16oncenterchicago.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/16oncenterchicago","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paylocity","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Chicago, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":65000,"max":70000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":70000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-08-28T18:07:44Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-30","last_verified_at":"2026-10-19T17:44:04Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-19T17:44:04Z","days_open":51,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":51},"description":"Description\nAbout Us:\n16 On Center Chicago owns and operates several live music venues, third-party production, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York. Join the team of one of the country's leading independent promoters.\nOur most effective service to our community comes from a team with a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. 16 On Center actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nPosition Summary\nAs the Bar & Operations Manager at Elston Electric, you are responsible for overseeing all bar operations while embodying the perfect balance of fun and focus. You love a great party as much as a P&L statement and prioritize authentic hospitality above all else. Your leadership creates a culture of growth and respect, enhances our brand identity, drives revenue growth, and exceeds guest expectations. We trust our leaders to lead and provide support through the training, resources, and experience of one of Chicago's leading hospitality groups.\nAdditional responsibilities include but are not limited to:\nLeadership:\nOrganize, plan, and prioritize daily operations to ensure the entire team exceeds guest expectations for both product and service\nServe as the standard for hospitality, maintaining a consistent presence on the floor during service, interacting with guests, and setting the tone for service excellence\nOversee all MODs and leads, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure bar operations align with company goals and deliver genuine guest experiences\nLead the recruitment, hiring, training, and development of a talented and passionate team that builds on our culture of warmth and inclusivity\nEnsure consistency, fairness, and accountability in growth and development opportunities as well as discipline\nFinancials:\nMaintain a strong understanding of P&L statements and KPIs to ensure budgets are met, making proactive adjustments to adapt to seasonal changes in business\nContinuously manage and adjust schedules to control overtime and maximize labor efficiency\nDevelop strategies to optimize profitability across all business functions\nPartner with the private events team to create new revenue opportunities and operational synergy\nCreate profitable activations and events that build community and strengthen brand identity\nOperational Excellence:\nEnsure timely completion of administrative duties including team scheduling, payroll, inventory, menu and SOP updates, POS programming, ordering, receiving, and opening and closing checklists\nPartner with the kitchen team and external food vendors to maintain strong communication between front and back of house and ensure daily service is executed consistently\nEnsure all bar operations follow established SOPs for quality control, efficiency, and health and safety standards\nActively participate in service, ensuring guests are well taken care of while building relationships with regulars, industry guests, and the local community\nImplement and oversee effective inventory control systems to minimize waste and ensure product availability\nRequirements\nAbout You:\n3+ years of proven success in a managerial or lead role within the bar or restaurant industry\nGenuine passion for delivering exceptional, warm service and creating memorable experiences for customers and team members alike\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams\nDemonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring team members and fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with company values\nStrong attention to detail and a demand for cleanliness, organization, and health and safety standards\nIn-depth knowledge of beverage trends, including wines, spirits, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options\nStrong understanding of beverage costing, pricing strategies, and inventory management principles\nAbility to remain on your feet for extended periods and move throughout the space during service\nAbility to bend, reach, and lift and carry up to 30 pounds\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment that may include loud noise, crowds, and varying temperatures\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation\nPosition Details & Benefits\nJob Type: Full-time, Exempt\nCompensation: $65-$70k\nBenefits: Health insurance with employer contribution; voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, accident, and hospital coverage; employer-paid life insurance; voluntary life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; paid parental leave after 1 year of service; transit and parking program; unlimited PTO\nSalary Description\n$65,000 - $70,000 / Yearly","description_format":"text","description_chars":5061,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Health insurance","Life insurance","Parental leave","Retirement plans","Unlimited PTO"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Events & Ticketing","Real Estate","Venues"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T21:19:43Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-19T17:44:04Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":null,"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":70000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/16-on-center-bar-operations-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/16-on-center-bar-operations-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-20T10:34:46Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":11524,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-21T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2019620},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2019620"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2F16-on-center-bar-operations-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2F16-on-center-bar-operations-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2F16-on-center-bar-operations-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/16-on-center-bar-operations-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2F16-on-center-bar-operations-manager"}]}