Banquet Bar Porter

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Illinois; On-site; USD 29,265 - 41,681; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Discounted stays

Dining discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Bar Porter to join the team at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up bars for banquet events and providing exceptional service.

Applicants should have bartending experience and the ability to lift heavy equipment. Fairmont offers a competitive compensation rate of $25.75 per hour and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous bar porter experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting up Bars for Banquet events based on event information.
• Includes heavy lifting and moving equipment.
• Consistently offers professional, engaging, and friendly service.
• Work flexible shifts based on business needs.

Skills

Bartending experience

Professional service

Job description

Overview

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a leader in Food & Beverage in the city, with the newly launched partnership with Richard Sandoval Hospitality for our multi-million dollar pan Latin restaurant and tequila bar, Toro. With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, including 84 newly renovated rooms and Fairmont Gold Lounge, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

Toro by Richard Sandoval
Across Latin America, food is more than a meal. It’s an event. It’s a celebration that’s shared, savored, and enjoyed with the finest spirits. Join us in this ritual. We welcome you to Toro, Richard Sandoval’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar, which features a casually unique upbeat dining experience. Toro will have a small plate menu along with a Suviche (Sushi & Ceviche combination) bar food offering at the restaurant’s lively and energetic Rum Bar setting. The beverage experience will include a variety of hand-muddled cocktails, a collection of Latin wines, and a variety of sugarcane spirits that will be expertly chosen by our Tequila Experts.

About The Application Process

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Job Description

Reporting to the Banquet Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Setting up Bars for Banquet events based on event information
• Includes heavy lifting and moving equipment
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Work flexible shifts based on business needs
• Bartending experience required

Qualifications

• Pervious bar porter experience is preferred

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to)

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $25.75 per hour

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

• Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
• Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
• Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
• Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
• Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.