Chateau Carbide Cocktail Server - Part Time

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms & cleaning

Healthcare benefits

401k with company match

Hotel discounts

Associates’ events

Job summary

Pendry Chicago is recruiting a Cocktail Server to engage guests, recommend cocktails, and provide a seamless, luxurious beverage experience. The role requires knowledge of spirits, wine, and food, with an emphasis on service excellence and upselling techniques.

You will work with a tight-knit team in a high-energy luxury setting, maintain cleanliness, adhere to liquor regulations, and deliver WOW moments for guests. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is expected.

Qualifications

• One year minimum of experience in food and beverage operations.
• Prior micros or other systems experience.
• Luxury hotel experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with guests, listen to their wants, and make cocktail recommendations based on their desires
• Guide guests through the menu with expert knowledge and skilled upselling techniques
• Consistently follow the food & beverage sequence of service with the utmost attention to detail
• Collaborate with bartenders and fellow associates in a positive and respectful manner
• Maintain the lounge area and table maintenance to address spills, debris, or other cleanliness issues

Skills

Spirits knowledge

Wine knowledge

Guest engagement

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

Cocktail Server

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At (insert brand), we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry Chicago is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Journey

• Engage with guests, listen to their wants, and make cocktail recommendations based on their desires
• Guide guests through the menu with expert knowledge and skilled upselling techniques
• Consistently follow the food & beverage sequence of servicewith the utmost attention to detail
• Consistently collaborate with bartenders and fellow associates in a positive and respectful manner
• Maintain a keen eye on the lounge area and table maintenance to promptly address any spills, debris, or other cleanliness issues, ensuring a comfortable and hygienic environment for guests
• Adhere to state liquor service regulations
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties, based on business needs

About You

• You have strong knowledge of spirits, wine, and food
• You are enthusiastic and gracious when engaging with guests
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• One year minimum of experience in food and beverage operations
• Prior micros or other systems experience
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates’ events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis

At Pendry Chicago, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay for Cocktail Server is $12.96 hourly. The pay scale is the base hourly range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Pendry reasonably expects to pay for the position.

We offer an excellent benefits package for this role, which includes: 401[k] retirement plan with company matching, Paid Time Off (Sick Time), free meals during shifts, free uniform laundering, and hotel discounts.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.