Bar Server - Travelle

The Langham Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,576,000 - 1,970,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

401k plan

Free meals on duty

Uniforms and cleaning

Free hotel stays

Discounted parking

Job summary

The Langham Chicago is seeking a friendly and professional bartender/servery associate for the hotel bar. You will deliver beverages and light service to guests, maintain impeccable station setup and communicate with the outlet team to ensure top-tier hospitality. Forbes standards guide daily operations.

Previous food and beverage experience is required, along with a high school diploma preferred. This on-site role offers opportunities to learn the Langham beverage program and contribute to

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food and beverages preparation.
• Basic knowledge of POS systems.
• Basic English language writing skills for requisitions, balances and vouchers.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables and maintain station cleanliness.
• Serve food, coffee, water and beverages to guests.
• Resolve guest issues with a positive, professional manner.
• Work with servers, porters and kitchen staff.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and liquor regulations.

Skills

POS systems

Food & Bev prep

English writing

Team player

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Basic POS system knowledge

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To provide friendly, courteous and professional service to guests in the hotel Bar, while maintaining high level of service as per Langham Hospitality Group and Forbes standards.To participate in the creation of innovative beverage lists and offerings.

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.
• Resolve complaints in regard to guest experience in positive and professional manner.
• Cooperate closely with other members of the outlet team including servers, porters and kitchen associates.
• Responsible for maintaining station stock, clean during work shift
• Communicate with Restaurant Management on a daily basis.
• 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.
• Issue receipts, accept payments, verify charges, record charges in order to balance bank
• 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 beverages preparation.
• Basic knowledge of POS systems.
• Basic English language writing skills necessary for completion of requisitions, balance sheets and vouchers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order 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 in order to communicate with guests and other staff members.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to work stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
• 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

$11.44-$14.30, plus discretionary gratuities

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR PART-TIME, TEMPORARY AND ON-CALL 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.

Source: Hospitality Online