Four Corners - Front of House Manager

Company Overview

Four Corners is a leading, Chicago-based hospitality group that owns and operates unique establishments, each thoughtfully created to offer an exceptional social experience, creative menus, and superior service. We started with a neighborhood bar in 2001 and have since grown to 10  venues across Chicago and are now growing nationally. 

Our Chicago Locations: 80 Proof, Benchmark, Brickhouse, Fremont, Federales, Federales Logan Square, Gaslight, Highline, Kirkwood, Porter, Ranalli's Lincoln Park, and Ranalli's West Loop

Benefits & Incentives:

• Authentic, inclusive, fun company culture
• Generous paid time off policy 
• Discount on food beverage at all 4C locations 
• Competitive pay bonus potential  
• 401K company match
• Development opportunities – 4C is growing!
• Medical & supplemental insurance
• Employee events and volunteer opportunities 
• And more!

Job Summary

Four Corners is looking for a Manager to enhance our guest experience and assist in day-to-day operations throughout the organization. Responsibilities will include: ensuring exceptional guest service and addressing customer concerns quickly and professionally, building and driving restaurant sales, interviewing, hiring, and training employees and developing team members and fostering a team-oriented working environment, which may include coaching and counseling employees and taking appropriate corrective actions when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with General Manager to assess and develop procedures, policies, and standards that meet the operational goals based off weekly, daily and quarterly business performance reviews
• Keep ahead of service industry’s developments/trends and apply best practices to areas in need of improvement
• Understand, maintain, and enforce local and government regulations
• Assist with onboarding all new and prospective hires (internal/external) and adhere to 4C policies while positively provide support to the team in terms of growth, development, and success planning
• Maintain an orderly workflow according to priorities
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy, and demanding environment while maintaining the highest standard of professionalism
• Flexible scheduling with the ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours as business needs require

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years managing high-volume Food and Beverage (F&B) or multi-unit operations in the hospitality industry – high volume bar experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well proficiency with various computer applications such as Aloha, Restaurant 365, Avero, and Google Suite
• Strong organizational traits, including excellent time management skills, hands-on and strong leadership skills with the ability to manage others effectively
• Creative and analytical thinker who encompasses strong business aptitude is driven by results and guest satisfaction
• A team player with effective communication that takes ownership of customers’ issues and follows problems through to a resolution
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships (internal/external) as well as highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
• Understand local and government regulated food safety, risk prevention, fire prevention, and emergency procedures to ensure the safety of all staff and guests
• Forward-thinker who can be proactive in anticipating the needs of guests, staff, and the overall vision of the company

Four Corners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.