Cozy Chicago Restaurant seeks Passionate F&B Assistant Manager!

As the Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operations of the bar, fostering a warm and welcoming environment for guests, and upholding the high standards synonymous with Gilt Bar. Collaborating closely with the General Manager, you will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and contribute to creating memorable experiences for patrons.

During your time off, take a stroll along the Lakefront Trail for stunning views of Lake Michigan, explore the iconic Millennium Park, or dive into the diverse cultural scene with visits to world-class museums and theaters.

Benefits:

Free group meal is served each shift

Employee will accrue two weeks of vacation per year, which becomes available after six months of employment. Accrual rate is 3.08 hours per bi-weekly payroll.

Employee will want dress in pants/suit sets. No uniform provided.

J-1 will need to arrange their own transportation to and from the airport.

Salary: 65,000 per year

Eligibility criteria for our Career USA programs:

- You are enrolled in a post secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry OR have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA

- You have shown consistent career growth over the last years

- You have shown serious commitment to your most recent employers

Fast-paced and packed from day to night best describe the shopping districts. Just as lively, Chicago’s top sights bustle with activity – ice skating in Millennium Park, sightseeing through Lincoln Park Zoo, playing at Navy Pier, and more. Unwind at a leisurely pace at a luxurious spa, sip tea near a cozy fireplace, or lounge about with the stellar skyline in view and cocktails in hand. The season is ripe for arts and culture as well. Immerse yourself in the vibrant theater scene, explore museums and galleries of every variety, and take in sensational performances – from live music to comedy, dance, and opera.

When you're in Chicago, you can expect to find world-class dining and entertainment here in the largest and most-visited city in the Midwest. Famously called the “Windy City”, you can enjoy the perks of living in a big city here plus the added bonus of lake-side pleasures like boating, kayaking, and other fun activities!

Transportation: Chicago is a fairly walkable city, and if something is too far to walk, they have a reliable public rail system called the ‘L’. Click here for more information about the ‘L’. As it is ready for public transportation in Chicago, we do not believe that a car is needed in this city.

Housing: Housing options in Chicago are extremely varied in price. You can find Studio apartments as low as $1100 per month, though there are of course more expensive options the closer you are to the heart of the city, and the larger the apartment. If you would like to go with one of these options it is recommended that you find a roommate to split the costs with. Below are some resources to help you begin your apartment search! Please note, without established credit, your first and last month’s rent may be required as a deposit. HRC recommends you arrive with at least $2,500 as startup capital and to help secure housing. See here for housing options: Apartments, Zillow, Apartment Guide, Trulia, ForRent, Hotpads, Nestpick. Can also search for apartments that are a close to a Chicago transit line that stops at the Clark/Lake station. Gilt Bar is a .3 mile walk from this stop.

Climate: See here for climate info.

Local Attractions:
Navy Pier, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Field Museum, The Shedd Aquarium, Boat Tours, Sports Teams to include the Bears, Hawks, Cubs and White Sox, etc., The John Hancock Observatory, Shopping at the famous Magnificent Mile. Click here for information about Chicago.