Bar Manager
Cheba Hut | Johnston, IA
Escape the Established. Behind the Bar.
Cheba Hut has been curing munchies since 1998, blending great food, craft drinks, and a laid-back counter-culture vibe. You’re not just mixing drinks. You’re building regulars.
As a Bar Manager, you’ll create a unique bar experience that aligns with Cheba Hut culture and Core Values. You’ll uphold bar standards, follow alcohol laws, and bring a positive, inclusive attitude to every shift. We serve approachable craft cocktails and local beer. This role reports to the General Manager.
You think shop first.
You give a damn.
You take pride in your bar.
What You’ll Own
Guest Experience & Interaction
Create a unique and enjoyable environment every shift
- Prioritize “interaction over the transaction.”
- Recommend signature cocktails, craft beers, and food menu items
- Deliver efficient service at the bar, lobby, and patio
- Build loyal guests through genuine engagement
Product Quality & Shoperations
- Complete bar inventory, including counting product, assessing COGS, adjusting product pricing, identifying missing product and areas of opportunities
- Ensure all product orders are placed before cut-off times
- Responsible for meeting liquor, beer, and wine cost benchmarks
- Awareness and accountability regarding theft, discounts, and order accuracy
- Strong understanding of Cheba Hut mandated products and development of strong product offering, optimizing sales and profitability
- Maintain relationships with bar reps
Grow Bar Revenue and Manage Profitability
- Collaborate with shop leadership, vendors, and partners to establish regular bar events and marketing initiatives
- Manage event calendar, promote events and ensure proper system support
- Ensure customer experiences are exceptional and consistent
- Identify industry trends and sought after products, such as popular local beers
- Awareness of peak and slow seasons to implement diverse initiatives to cater to both sales volumes
Safety & Responsibility (we take this seriously)
- Uphold all local and national alcohol laws
- Verify IDs and enforce alcohol service policies; ensure bar crew is doing the same
- Monitor guest consumption and act responsibly
- Maintain strong situational awareness
Team Support and Development
- Take every available opportunity to coach, develop, and reinforce great habits
- Responsible for facilitation of monthly bar meetings
- Conduct new hire interviews in conjunction with the GM
- Hold bartenders accountable to defined responsibilities, processes, procedures, and administer disciplinary actions when necessary
- Ensure the line is getting the proper bar support needed to sustain day to day operations (Shagging baskets, lobby love, cleaning tabletops/bar tops, etc.)
What Makes You a Fit
- 3+ years of bartender and bar lead experience
- Alcohol training certification
- Demonstrate integrity and self-direction
- Available to work at least 3-4 weekday shifts per week
- Ability to lift 159lbs (weight of a full ½ barrel keg) – ask for assistance when needed
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage time and effectively prioritize numerous projects at one time
- Must be comfortable with marijuana themed culture
If you care about your craft, protect the vibe, and treat every guest like they matter — you’ll fit right in. Join us!
