Bar Server Assistant - Travelle

The Langham Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay & Sick Time

401k with Roth option

Pet Insurance & ID Theft Protection

Free meals on duty

Uniforms & cleaning of uniforms

Free and discounted hotel stays

Discounted parking

Job summary

The Langham Chicago is seeking friendly, professional hospitality team members to support our Bar and Restaurant teams, delivering attentive service and detailing menu items to guests, in line with Langham Hospitality Group and Forbes standards.

Responsibilities include setting up dining areas, serving beverages, coordinating with kitchen and bar staff, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety and courtesy at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior Food & Beverage experience required.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables in assigned sections with attention to detail.
• Inspect linen, silver, china and other items for cleanliness and appearance.
• Serve food, coffee, water and beverages to guests.
• Coordinate with servers, porters and kitchen staff.
• Explain dishes in detail and to guests in proper language.
• Assist bar with setup and replenishment of supplies.
• Clear and reset tables as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant area during and after service.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Attend department meetings and be a positive team player.

Skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Manual dexterity

English language

Menu knowledge

Beverage equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To provide friendly, courteous, and professional service to guests and to assist and support service colleagues in the hotel’s food and beverage outlets including but not limited to the Bar and Restaurant while maintaining high level of service as per Langham Hospitality Group and Forbes standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Ensure proper set-ups for all tables in assigned sections with attention to details.
• Inspect linen, silver, china, and other table items for cleanliness and appearance.
• Serve food, coffee, water, and other beverages to customers as required by guests.
• Cooperate closely with other members of the outlet team including servers, porters, and kitchen associates.
• Run food to tables and clearly explain the composition of each dish in detail with proper language.
• Assist bartenders with bar set up and equipment/product replenishment.
• Clear and reset tables as needed.
• Communicate with Food and Beverage management daily.
• Clean restaurant area during and after meal periods.
• Positive team player with the ability to get larger tasks completed.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the hotel, in-house facilities and local information to respond to customer inquiries about the area.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Work well in a team atmosphere and independently.
• Self-motivated and friendly, able to work with a diverse team of people.
• Attend monthly department meetings.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested e.g., special guest requests.
• Must adhere to all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned such as assisting security with disorderly guests.
• Report duty as scheduled by direct supervisor according to operating hours.
• Provide maximum levels of guest service while maintaining Langham Hospitality Group standards.
• Be fully versed in all Forbes service standards.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Activities include standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, grasping, lifting, carrying, seeing, hearing, talking, walking. Considerable repetitive motion of hands and wrists as pertaining to pouring of drinks from bottles and shaking with shakers.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry object weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing for 90% of work shift is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language to communicate with guests and other staff members.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment: coffeemaker, iced tea machine, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prior Food and Beverage experience required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

SALARY RANGE:

$11.93-$14.91/hour, plus discretionary gratuities

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR PART TIME, ON CALL, AND TEMPORARY COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• 401k plan with Roth option (Employer match up to 4% after one year of employment)
• Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal (available for purchase)
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.
For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/chicago/

Source: Hospitality Online