Banquet Barback

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Bar Back to join their prestigious team in a luxury setting. This role involves preparing and serving beverages, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high service standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in upscale bar service, excellent presentation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a memorable guest experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10 vacation days per year

9 paid holiday days per year

5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year

5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted room nights at The Peninsula Hotels

50% discount on spa services

80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Complimentary life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years serving experience in an upscale bar.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverages, including wines and cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to hotel standards.
• Provide friendly and discreet service to guests.
• Follow procedures for pre-service and after-service tasks.

Skills

Serving Experience

Knowledge of Beverages

Multi-tasking

Impeccable Grooming

Physical Stamina

Job description

Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Bar Back to join our bar team to achieve the company’s objectives and create a memorable guest experience.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Work with a busy, fast paced environment.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for all activities related to service of the bar or event, which includes preparation tasks, training and performing service as per standards set by the hotel.
• Perform friendly yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting, seating and waiting on all guests.
• Perform pre-service and after-service procedures as per standard.
• Understand and accurately follow the standards of sequence of service.
• Ensure a consistency of the correct service techniques for all meal periods.
• Understand all beverage items ordered, inventory needed and proper service.

General Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years serving experience in an upscale bar.
• Basic knowledge of food and general knowledge of beverages, including wines and cocktails.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Impeccable grooming and excellent presentation.
• Good physical strength and stamina—ability to carry trays of food and stand on feet for long periods of time and ability to lift, carry and balance up to 25 lbs.

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year.
• 9 paid holiday days per year.
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year.
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year.
• Complimentary employee meals.
• Discounted parking.
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels.
• 50% discount on spa services.
• 25% discount on spa retail.
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Complimentary life insurance.
• Complimentary long-term disability.
• Retirement plan with 5% company match.

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this position is $21-24 per hour.