Bartender-Full Time - The Langham, Chicago

Chuan Spa; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Free meals while on duty

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Langham Chicago is seeking an experienced Bartender to join our luxury beverage team. You will provide professional service at Travelle Bar and Restaurant, leveraging extensive mixology knowledge to craft and suggest beverage offerings while ensuring guest satisfaction.

With a focus on Forbes standards, you will collaborate with the outlet team, maintain cleanliness and safety, and actively participate in inventory and seasonal beverage list development.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive mixology knowledge and skills.
• Basic knowledge of POS systems, i.e. Micros.
• Basic English language writing skills for requisitions/balance sheets.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to garnish, pour, and stock.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English to communicate with guests and staff.
• Ability to remember and promote menu items.
• Ability to work standing and in confined spaces for long periods.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment such as coffeemaker and blenders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper bar setup in assigned sections with attention to detail.
• Inspect linen, silver, chinaware, glassware for cleanliness and appearance.
• Serve food, coffee, water and beverages to guests as required.
• Resolve guest complaints in a positive and professional manner.
• Cooperate with outlet team including servers and kitchen staff.
• Communicate with Restaurant Management daily.
• Clean restaurant area during and after meals.
• Attend monthly department meetings.
• Assist in month-end beverage inventory.

Skills

Mixology knowledge

POS (Micros)

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micros POS system

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To provide friendly, courteous and professional service to guests in the hotel's food and beverage outlets including but not limited to Travelle Bar and Restaurant 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-up for the bar in assigned sections with attention to details.
• Inspect linen, silver, china, glassware and other bar 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.
• 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.
• Assist in month-end beverage inventory.
• 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 beverages preparation.
• Must have extensive mixology knowledge and skills.
• Basic knowledge of POS systems, i.e. Micros.
• 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, blender, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Any combination of education and 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:

Previous experience as a Bartender in a high-volume operation.

Experience in an upscale or luxury operation preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

BASSETT certification required.

SALARY RANGE:

$22.66-$28.33/hour, plus discretionary gratuities

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources – company paid benefit for personal counseling

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/