Benefits:

Flexible scheduling

Free food & snacks

Bonus based on performance

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!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Cheba Hut Toasted Subs.