Cannabis jobs at The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group

The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group is a hospitality group based in Chicago and we are expanding our operations. While we are extremely flexible, this position requires 5 days per week on-site.

We need an experienced Controller to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. We hope this person will soon be able to step into larger roles and functions within our organization including controls for our upcoming cannabis dispensaries.

Controller responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures for our private equity partners.

A successful Controller combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, our senior accountant will lead by example, stay organized, and find satisfaction in a job done complete and on-time.

The ideal candidate has experience collaborating and/or managing a team of account managers and works will with CPAs and outside accountants. Controller duties include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Financial manager and Accounting manager to improve financial procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Restaurant accounting experience is a major plus.
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees preferred to be vaccinated, however, a vaccination is not required to work here.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Briefly explain industries where you have had previous accounting experience

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Marketing Manager – Cannabis Dispensary

The Fifty/50 Group, a rapidly growing hospitality management company with over a dozen established restaurant concepts and counting, is seeking a Marketing Manager for an upcoming cannabis dispensary brand. This position will report to the Senior Marketing Manager and the Director of Sales & Marketing, and will be based within 30 miles of downtown Chicago in the northwestern suburbs.

This role will focus on creating and executing marketing campaigns for the dispensary, which will also include elements of food & beverage promotion. Successful candidates will have proven ability to create and execute marketing campaigns for established brands, work with senior members of an organization, and bring fresh ideas and excitement to our brands.

Essential Functions:

• Work on development, execution, optimization, and reporting of full multi channel social media campaigns to meet divisional and store business goals
• Liaise with Leadership, General Managers and Executive Chefs to determine store priorities and real-time marketing needs
• Manage social media accounts and generate creative, original content on various platforms including but not limited to Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for assigned brands and locations
• Manage editorial calendars and outline monthly content plans including event promotions, staff highlights, new menu items, etc.
• Analyze metrics weekly, monthly and annually in order to optimize posting and ad spending, educating teams on findings
• Coordinate photoshoots and video filming segments for turnkey social media opportunities, and long tail marketing campaigns
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and office equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files or office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Post social media content meeting the weekly minimum per week / per location
• Assist Marketing team in creating content for special events
• Develop, coordinate, attend and capture social media at events with restaurant management as needed
• Coordinate graphic design and photography to create digital and printed marketing materials
• Assist with updating websites with new menus, events, etc.
• Secure private events for interested parties and coordinate onsite to ensure events run smoothly

Qualifications, Education and Behavior:

• Proficiency in Fishbowl Email/Digital Marketing, Paid Social Marketing Ads, Google Analytics, Content/Creative Design Development, and copywriting preferred
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or business
• 2-5 years' experience in Marketing; restaurant and/or hospitality experience is highly preferred
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and function effectively within set deadlines
• Self-starter with a positive can-do attitude and proactive work ethic
• Exquisite attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

WHY THIS IS A CAREER & NOT JUST A JOB!

• Benefit Packages (Medical, Dental and Vision) with employer subsidy
• Competitive Pay and 401K + Match
• Paid Time Off (Salary), Paid Sick Leave and Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Food + Beverage Perks at all of our establishments
• Quarterly Bonus Program (Salary)

Our company is growing rapidly and we always prefer to develop our Leadership from within!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wheeling, IL 60090: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Are you someone who:

• Loves working with people? Working well with your team and holding your team accountable will be critical for your success.
• Puts the guest first? Consulting with and providing excellent guest service, which includes being personal and knowledgeable, will be vital to achieving loyalty.
• Influences others? You are a leader who is committed to coaching and developing your team members while still driving a profitable business.
• Who is looking to join a new concept? You will be an integral part of the launching of the brand new Okay brand and facility.

General Manager of Okay Cannabis main objectives:

• Employ exemplary day-to-day team leadership and deliver a profitable business which supports our goal to allow, to employ, and to transform the cannabis industry.
• You will ensure the dispensary achieves or exceeds all key metrics and goals across all aspects, including customer acquisition and loyalty, product, operations, and talent development.
• This role will serve our mission of providing access to consistent high-quality cannabis products, knowledge of cannabis, and the operations of the dispensary.

Responsibilities:

• Foster and maintain a positive work environment
• Meet or exceed store sales goals and standards of performance
• Recruit and hire talent for store as needed
• Train and develop new dispensary agents and store managers
• Coach and develop team members to ensure excellence in sales, customer service, and processes
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve customer issues effectively
• Assist in receiving, maintaining and monitoring inventory
• Compliant with current regulations.
• Maintain and enforce controls and procedures to ensure store remains compliant
• Open and close the store as needed
• Responsible for accurate deposits and cash handling procedures
• Support marketing and promotions
• Ensure visual excellence through product placement, closing standards, and implementation of seasonal set-ups
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt for needs of the business.
• Has initiative to take on tasks, set own priorities and deadlines and problem solve in the moment

Qualifications, Education, and Behaviors:

• Prior management experience in cannabis or retail preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be 21 yrs. or older.
• Be a resident of Illinois - must provide proof of valid DL/State Identification card.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• Maintain an understanding of and follow state regulations.
• Pass federal and state background check
• Must complete Illinois Responsible Vendor Training within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work quickly and precisely while maintaining safety standards and procedures.

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits available, along with PTO and additional employee perks.

We are a recreational cannabis dispensary that provides a curated menu for our guests and community. Our core values are always top of mind with everything we do:

Hospitality is our honor.

Dedicated to each other.

Learn, Do, Teach.

Run it like you own it.

Ambition to be the best.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wheeling, IL 60090: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group is owned and operated by a hard-working and driven group of professionals that believe that hospitality is our honor. With the first concept opened in 2008, dedication to details and people has made each concept special and the group currently oversees or manages more than 14 locations with more on the way.

In 2022 & 2023, the group will be opening a restaurant at Willis Tower, three cannabis dispensaries and bakeries, and their first out-of-state project in New York. The director of Human Resources has an incredible opportunity to put their stamp on a growing organization that is just catching their stride.

The Human Resources Director will support the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partner with the organization on strategic initiatives. A main focus will be to recruit and attract, retain and develop diverse premier talent. They will maintain and enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices. This position will work with group leadership and operations on recruitment, compensation, employee relations, benefits and training & development.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing recruitment/staffing plans for locations in partnership with Operations managers and store managers and chefs.

• Strategize on growing the Human Resources Department as the company grows to meet the needs of the stores and the company

• Manage New Employee onboarding and employee life cycle.

• Conduct performance management and provide feedback

• Manage Payroll and benefits for employees

• Oversee company Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and HR Communications

• Oversee company benefits and administration

• Manage Legal and Compliance practices

• Oversee Unemployment Issues

• Work with the Finance & Payroll department on related tasks and functions

• Be a voice of positivity and problem-solving for our employees and management

• Encourage a community of diversity and inclusiveness

• Manage Employee Development Activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

• 4+ years' experience in Human Resources

• 1+ years of experience in Hospitality a plus

• Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies

• Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees

• Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills

• Attention to detail and good judgment

• A passion for The Fifty/50 Group’s core values by embodying hospitality is OUR honor, being dedicated to each other, promoting learn, do, teach, sharing our ambition to be the best, and being able to run it like you own it.

Required Skills

• Conflict Resolution

• Microsoft Office

• HRIS

• Recruiting / hiring

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group is following local ordinances and CDC guidance to keep our guests and staff as safe as possible.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
• HRIS: 3 years (Required)
• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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The Fifty/50 Group is looking to hire a special events sales manager to sell our vision for an amazing event to potential customers. We have an open position and we are also hiring for the future with Kindling opening later this year along with a private events space at our first cannabis dispensary.

We are a steady, organized group with plenty of opportunities for growth. We are a company that is driven by our people and our passion for hospitality.

Learn about us and our core values, visit: https://www.thefifty50group.com/about/

Virtually tour our event spaces, visit: https://www.thefifty50group.com/catering-events/

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Reports to the Director of Events and Catering
• Generates events sales by scouting new business and maintaining relationships with existing clients
• Serves as the point of contact for clients to plan events, develop contracts, detail events, and help the restaurant and store teams to execute events
• Works with all event vendors including: florists, rental company, security
• Partners with the Fifty/50 operations teams (Culinary, Front of House, Retail and Quick Service) on event preparation
• Meets with clients for additional walk-throughs to finalize event details
• Processes all catering requests via Tripleseat
• Manages a book of business to achieve budgets
• Creates proposals, contracts and event orders, as well as packages tailored to each clients requests
• Recaps events and provides operation, sales and production suggestions to the team
• Maintains fiscal responsibility in terms of rentals, supplies and labor
• Manages day-to-day catering requests and works closely with the team to ensure proper execution of event and catering orders
• Maintains industry knowledge including principles and practices within events and catering
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Restaurant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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