Bartender- Foundation Room

Live Nation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation is hiring a bartender to deliver upscale beverage service in a fast-paced environment. The role requires knowledge of mixology, wine pairing, and keeping guests engaged with a high level of hospitality.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of bartending experience in upscale venues, strong customer service skills, and the ability to upsell menu items. Flexibility for late hours and a polished appearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience bartending in an upscale dining and nightlife establishment.
• Ability to upsell and offer food and drink suggestions to guests.
• Articulate vocabulary with the ability to socialise with a current audience.
• Exemplary grooming standards and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and acknowledge members and VIPs to show appreciation for their patronage.
• Deliver service for upscale dining with beverage expertise and mixology knowledge.
• Suggest wines and pair beverages with menu items where appropriate.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local laws and venue policies.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Welcome and acknowledge Foundation Room members, Live Nation Executives and VIP's to instill appreciation for their membership and patronage
• Impeccable knowledge in the steps of delivering service for up-scale dining
• Stays current and is knowledgeable on the latest drink trends
• Understands the fundamentals of Mixology and ability to uphold our Beverage Culture
• Deep knowledge of how food, wine, beer, spirits and other beverage work in harmony with food selection
• The ability to suggest wines that will best complement particular foods off the food menu
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and House of Blues alcohol policies
• Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age
• Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor
• Cultivate regular guests and repeat business
• Successfully complete a pour test prior to every shift, where applicable
• Suggestively sell both beverages and menu items to guests at the bar
• Deliver food items and beverage orders promptly
• Prioritize and organize drink orders
• Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems
• Record any equipment failure and/or safety hazards in bar log
• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies
• Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age
• Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards
• Perform Opening/Running/Closing duties according to HOB policy
• Prepare guest checks (on point of sales terminal) and process payment according to HOB policy
• Maintain bartender bank
• Perform cash pull / check out procedures
• Maintain appropriate Comp and Spill checks
• Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to start of each shift

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Required

• (State or County Licensee or Certification Requirement )/ Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience bartending in a up-scale dining and night life establishment
• The ability to up sell and offer food and drink suggestions to guests
• Articulate vocabulary with the ability to adapt and socialize with current audience
• Exemplary and professional grooming standards
• Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours and at nights
• Cash handling experience
• Strong working knowledge of all beverages
• Physically able to pass a pour test and a Mixology drill (timed)
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner
• Skill in interpersonal communication and teamwork
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms

Preferred

• 2 years work experience in high volume environment
• Experience recognizing valid ID's
• Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

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