AddressJob Details
Lardon/Union/The Meadowlark in Logan Square is looking to expand our team and seeking a full time Closing Floor Manager.
Lardon (Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023), highlights cured meats, artisanal cheeses, sandwiches and coffee in an old world style café environment. Our newly launched dinner service is our take on coastal French fare, with Midwestern sourced ingredients. Rooted in the Logan Square neighborhood, Lardon is looking for a dedicated and driven executive chef who enjoys fostering a team environment and communicating our passion for artisanal food and drinks. Our cured meat and whole animal butchery program has become respected across the city, focusing on all salumi made in house in our one-of-a-kind curing room. Eclectic worldly wines, apertivo cocktails, amari, and local beers are hand selected to be paired with our one of a kind menu.
Union (Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023) is a community-centric love letter to the pride and joy of Midwest: beer and food. Adding to the diverse lineup of outstanding bars and restaurants in Logan Square, this uniquely Chicago concept pays homage to one of the world’s best cities for beer. The beer program is complemented by our New American cuisine by way of seasonally focused, shareable plates for any occasion.
The Meadowlark (Esquire’s Best Bars List 2023, Eater Chicago's best bar 2023), is an intimate, dimly lit cocktail haven that exudes vintage Chicago charm. Comfortably seating 30, friends, neighbors, industry vets and visitors alike are invited to grab a seat around the bar to immerse themselves in The Meadowlark’s rotating creative cocktail menu. As with all Meadowlark Hospitality projects, craftmanship and meticulous attention to detail are paramount. Drinks take center stage with an apothecary-style approach to the art of the cocktail. Our rotating conceptual based menu featuring unique spirits, house made bitters, tinctures, infusions, as well as fresh-pressed juices, market-driven, and seasonally rotating ingredients.
About Us:
We strive to create an environment that promotes transparency, authenticity and passion in all endeavors. We want to have a kick ass team of people working jobs they love, learning something new along the way and finally finding a place you can call home. We are passionate about our people and our products, and looking for like–minded individuals who share the same ethos!
Position Summary:
The Closing Floor Manager is responsible for overseeing the Front of House, as well as the training and development of all FOH staff in both LARDON, UNION and MEADOWLARK. Work with the team in problem solving, organizing, constructive discipline and setting the direction of the business in day to day operations. Responsible for the various tasks involved in the overall operation of the restaurant including opening and closing the restaurant, maintaining standards throughout service, and all aspects of service delivery and guest satisfaction. Expected shifts are to close the restaurants five nights a week, Tuesday through Saturday.Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development of bar FOH staff in areas of: personal growth, job knowledge and continued education
- Active duty closing Floor Manager
- Recruit, interview, hire and train bar staff
- Ensure staff is following all beverage procedures
- Interact with, direct and supervise employees in a fair manner. Promote teamwork
- Achieve high levels of success and service for all front of house (FOH) positions
- Discipline employees according to action plans
- Identify performance problems and correct immediately; communicate standards with staff, provide timely feedback
- Be hands on and involved with all FOH positions, including but not limited to servers, bartenders, porters, food runners, host, polishers, etc...
- Conduct daily shift meetings, use this opportunity to educate & motivate
- Follow up with employees and co-workers to ensure completion of assigned projects
- Assure compliance with and uphold applicable policies and requirements of employment laws
- Organize and conduct periodic informational seminars for employees
- Have thorough understanding of and practice of employee handbook, benefits and company philosophies
- Drive sales through consistent service, relevant marketing and social media efforts, genuine hospitality, sourcing high quality products and controlling costs
- Create and maintain a positive working environment
- Communicate and participate in conflict resolution
- Become proficient in the use of all restaurant computer equipment, include Point of Sale system, reservations system, Gift Card Terminals, accounting software
- Develop communication with the chef regarding prep lists, line checks and prep levels
- Lead by example
- Maintain a pleasant attitude every shift
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Participate in reviews with assistant management staff & FOH positions
- Mentor & promote individual growth among all employees; create opportunities for growth
- Uphold the restaurants culture of passion for food, focused & seamless service, and genuine interactions
- Manage the floor, this is up to and including: guest relations, setting the staff up for success, comping checks and being “hands on”
- Respond to restaurant emails and forward or respond in the appropriate manner
- Facilitate menu changes
