Beverage Director

Do you love Chicago? Are you a people person? Does the chance to say "I'm on a boat!" each day make you smile? If so, we want to hear from you! North America's number one boat tour is looking for motivated people to join our team. We take pride in our positive, inclusive culture, where working alongside the best views of the city is both rewarding and fun!

(Who doesn’t love a boat ride?) We offer flexible hours to fit your schedule, opportunities for career growth, paid sick time, a 401k option, and paid vacation time. If you’re ready to anchor your career and begin learning the ropes while making meaningful friendships along the way, don’t miss the boat! Apply today!

First Lady is seeking a Beverage Director to oversee upscale bar service on board our tours and private events. This full-time, year-round position includes creating a dynamic and attractive beverage and snack program, managing ordering, vendors, and training, recruiting and helping our fantastic seasonal bar team succeed. Qualified candidates will thrive in a fun tourism environment and be highly focused on providing superior service to guests visiting Chicago from all over the world.

• Manages all beverage outlets at First Lady including equipment.
• Manage all Bar positions, including scheduling, developing and coaching employees, motivating the team and continuing to drive sales.
• Manage beverage purchasing, menu design, marketing of new products and VIP customer requests.
• Work with the entire management team and lead all FOH bar staff during service.
• Ensure bar programs remain creative, efficient and profitable.
• Ensure clear and efficient direction in the standards and practices of the beverage program.
• Develop, lead, and execute a beverage program that adds quality, value, and enhances the guest experience while making financially sound decisions.
• Create reports for sales, costs and inventory.
• Build and maintain win-win relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers.

• An affinity for and appreciation of service and hospitality
• Excellent communications skills and management experience
• Ability to lead and develop staff succeed in a fast paced, high volume sales environment
• Strong knowledge of Toast POS
• Professional and personable with excellent customer service skills
• Computer literacy
• Organized and dependable
• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 21 years or older and legally authorized to work in the United States
• Covid-19 Vaccinated
• Able to pass background/credit check and pre-employment drug test