• East Alton, IL
  • $13–$18 Per Hour
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Join the Team at The Penalty Box Bar & Grill

We’re looking for an experienced Bar Manager / Front of House Manager to lead our front-of-house team and help deliver an outstanding guest experience every day.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach bartenders, servers, hosts, and support staff
  • Deliver exceptional guest service and resolve customer concerns professionally
  • Schedule and manage front-of-house labor
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining room and bar
  • Monitor food and beverage quality and service standards
  • Manage opening and closing procedures
  • Help drive sales, team performance, and profitability
  • Ensure compliance with liquor laws, health regulations, and company standards
  • Work closely with the kitchen management team to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant management experience required
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience managing a high-volume bar and dining room preferred
  • Ability to lead by example and work alongside the team
  • Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Nights, weekends, and holidays are required
  • Valid BASSET certification (or ability to obtain)

What We’re Looking For

  • Positive attitude
  • Dependable and accountable
  • Strong work ethic
  • Team-first mentality
  • Passion for hospitality
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure

We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Paid training
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Meal discounts
  • Advancement opportunities within our growing restaurant group

If you’re ready to lead a great team and help create an exceptional experience for our guests, we’d love to hear from you.

Numbers & Facts

LocationEast Alton, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$13–$18 Per Hour

Skills

  • Bartendingunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Food Qualityunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Restaurantunmatched
  • Revenue Growthunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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