Part-Time Theater Manager

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  • The Second City Chicago

Part time Manager is responsible for the daily operations as well as F&B service to Second City's (3) professional theaters and the F&B service to our (2) student theaters. This position works with the other managers to oversee Hosts, Servers, Bartenders, Cooks and other Kitchen Staff. The position requires a strong knowledge of customer service especially as it pertains to wait staff. Prior experience as a server or bartender is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Performs nightly checkouts, monthly inventories, seats the room and is available on site during events and performances

*Keeps track of added shows and special events
*Maximize operational efficiency of the theaters
*Maintain compliance with all local codes and laws applicable to public places of amusement
*Resolves conflicts among the staff and responds to customer care issues
*Helps to maintain the upkeep of the theaters, bars and kitchens
*Remains abreast of current trends in the F & B / Hospitality industry
*Helps to maintain safety protocols, training programs and cost controls
*Assists clients with event execution, package pricing and logistics
*Performs other work-related duties as assigned

*Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
*3+ years of Restaurant / Bar Management experience with an emphasis on high volume service

*Live theater background a plus
*Strong organization, oral and written communication skills
*Strong computer aptitude, which includes expertise in restaurant POS systems, Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Docs as well as experience with ADP
*Proven customer service skills
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Excellent interpersonal skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include those associated with data entry. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Please email resumes to jobs@secondcity.com. No phone calls.