Bartender/Maître d’

Simplevenue; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sushi by Bou is seeking a Bartender/Maître d’ to elevate the guest experience through beverage service, guest engagement, and service coordination in a busy upscale setting. Depending on the shift, you may focus on bartending or Maître d’ responsibilities.

Ideal candidates bring strong beverage knowledge, hospitality instincts, and ease with guests, with a minimum of 2 years in upscale front-of-house roles, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending and front-of-house experience in an upscale hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wine and spirits.
• Ability to shift between beverage and guest-facing responsibilities.
• Approachable, perceptive and confident with guests.
• Clear communication and good judgment.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain composed during busy service.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must meet applicable age and certification requirements for serving alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and coordinate reservations and seating.
• Prepare cocktails and serve sake, wine and other beverages.
• Make informed recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Support the timing and organization of each seating.
• Communicate with chefs and front-of-house team members throughout service.
• Respond to guest needs and concerns appropriately.
• Maintain stocked and orderly service areas.
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities.

Skills

Bartending

Guest engagement

Cocktails knowledge

Wine and spirits

Communication

Organization

Job description

Sushi by Bou is a modern omakase concept defined by intimate settings, thoughtful design and an energetic atmosphere. As we expand, we are looking for talented hospitality professionals to join our team and grow with us.

Position Overview

The Bartender/Maître d’ contributes to the guest experience through beverage service, guest engagement and service coordination. Depending on the shift, the position may focus on either bartending or Maître d’ responsibilities. The ideal candidate brings strong beverage knowledge, sound hospitality instincts and a genuine ease with guests.

Pay

$12.96 per hour plus tips.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and coordinate reservations and seating.
• Prepare cocktails and serve sake, wine and other beverages.
• Make informed recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Support the timing and organization of each seating.
• Communicate with chefs and frontofhouse team members throughout service.
• Respond to guest needs and concerns appropriately.
• Maintain stocked and orderly service areas.
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending and frontofhouse experience in an upscale hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wine and spirits.
• Ability to shift comfortably between beverage and guestfacing responsibilities.
• Approachable, perceptive and confident with guests.
• Clear communication and good judgment.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain composed during busy service.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must meet applicable age and certification requirements for serving alcohol.