Chateau Carbide Cocktail Server - Part Time

Montage International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms and cleaning

Hotel discounts

401k retirement plan with company

Paid Time Off

Uniform laundering

Associates' events

Job summary

Pendry Chicago is seeking a Cocktail Server who can engage guests with warmth, knowledge, and hospitality. You will guide guests through our beverage menu, perform service with precision, and work closely with bartenders to maintain a premium experience.

We offer flexible scheduling, hotel discounts, and benefits; prior micros experience is valued. This role supports a fast-paced, guest-centric environment focused on creating memorable moments.

Qualifications

• Strong guest engagement and service orientation.
• Ability to upsell and guide guests through a beverage menu.
• Willingness to work in a luxury hotel environment and collaborate with team members.
• Prior micros or other POS systems experience is 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 attention to detail.
• Collaborate with bartenders and associates in a positive, respectful manner.
• Maintain lounge and table cleanliness and promptly address spills or hazards.
• Adhere to state liquor service regulations and safety standards.
• Deliver WOW moments and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Guest engagement

Upselling

Team collaboration

Spirits knowledge

Tools

Micros POS

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. If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and apply for your application to be considered.

At Pendry Chicago

It's All Because of YOU! 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.

Benefits

• 401[k] retirement plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (Sick Time)
• free meals during shifts
• free uniform laundering
• 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.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we're committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences. How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember. At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow. Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it's a way of life.