Bartender

Beatrix Loop; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Beatrix Loop in Chicago is looking for enthusiastic Bartenders to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing beverages, serving food, and ensuring a high-quality experience for guests.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and able to work varying shifts. Benefits include restaurant discounts, health insurance, and paid vacation for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to lift 10-50 pounds when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages to guests.
• Ensure excellent guest experience.
• Account for bar stock and cash drawer.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Effective communication

Experience in food service

Tools

POS system

Blenders

Knives

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as BARTENDERS!

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants for this role must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire. If you are under 21, we encourage you to apply for other open positions without this requirement.

A Few of Our Bartender Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place highlighting comfort food dishes, vegetarian choices and healthy-meets-delicious specials. The beverage program features fresh‑squeezed juice cocktails, local craft beers and all‑American wines. The coffee bar showcases house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, barista-created lattes, Bulletproof Coffee, Nitro and signature cookies and in‑house pastry favorites.

BARTENDER JOB DESCRIPTION

Bartenders are responsible for preparing beverages for guests according to recipe, as well as serving food for guests that dine in the bar area. They also assist with Busser, Food Runner and Barista duties as directed. A friendly, accommodating demeanor, as well as an ability to multitask, are essential for success in this position.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve beverages to guests according to recipes
• Stock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Effectively service a full bar top, cocktail station, and dining room orders
• Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
• Ability to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders
• 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 noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers
• Manually wash and sanitize glassware using a three‑compartment sink
• Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory
• Responsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer
• Ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and account for and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
• Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
• Use sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guests
• Follow all steps of service
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

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