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BEVERAGE MANAGER - UA Lounges


Company : MSCCN


Location : Chicago, IL


Created : 2026-04-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Flik Hospitality Group Salary: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: 10% Bonus What makes FLIK click _What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions._ _We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isnu2019t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish._ Job Summary Job Summary Working as a Beverage Operations Manager , you will provide planning and direction within the United Airlines portfolio of Clubs and Lounges to achieve operational goals. You will also maintain strong client relationships and work to fulfill safety & sanitation standards, program compliance and train to achieve an elevated standard of service with the bartending staff. Responsibilities u2022 Travel and conduct audits at pertinent locations u2022 Support new openings by owning bar setup, training, and defining operational needs and standards u2022 Support and implement new and existing bar technologies u2022 Create a culture of safe and responsible service with all team members u2022 Implement practices to support safety and sanitation goals u2022 Understand and utilize all tools to achieve budgetary, quality control, service standards and financial goals of each location u2022 Responsible for maintaining on site program compliance (back bar displays, well liquor, beer and wine selection) as well as assisting in implementing activations. u2022 Responsible for compliance with recipe adherence, portion controls standards across portfolio u2022 Develop plan and strategy to implement SOPs for portfolio for areas impacting associates and/or guest experience u2022 Strategize with Senior Director of Beverage on performance gaps, by unit, and processes to close gaps. u2022 Monitor, track, and audit against comp policy and premium sales Project Management u2022 Determine and define project scope and objectives u2022 Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner u2022 Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements u2022 Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan u2022 Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress u2022 Manage contracts and relationships with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables u2022 Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement Qualifications u2022 Quality driven with a passion for excellence in guest service and satisfaction u2022 Client-focused, proactive with a strong mind-set for continuous improvement u2022 Rigorous attention to detail: ability to execute on numerous workstreams within the same timeframe u2022 Ability to travel up to 70% of time u2022 Minimum 5 years bartending experience u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree and 3+ years of Food & Beverage operations experience at a manager-level u2022 Ability to coach and guide bartenders and management staff u2022 An ambitious spirit that will strive to provide the highest quality of F&B operations to external customers u2022 Use of hands, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Apply to Flik today _Flik is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits. + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/ AD + Disability Insurance + Retirement Plan + Paid Time Off + Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) + Paid Parental Leave + Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angelesu2019 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1523661 Flik Hospitality Group Steven Goldberg [[req_classification]]