Hotel Bar Support Specialist — Guest-Centric Service

Langham Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

401k with Roth option

Pet Insurance

Free meals on duty

Uniforms and cleaning

Free hotel stays

Discounted parking

Job summary

Langham Hospitality Group seeks a bartender assistant to support bartenders with initial bar prep and service within the hotel. Candidate will maintain high service standards per Langham and Forbes, stock, prepare batches, and ensure clean bars and back-storage areas.

Role requires knowledge of beverages, strong English communication, ability to work in a team, and to stand for long periods. Chicago-area hotel with benefits and public guest-facing duties.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
• Basic English writing skills necessary for requisitions, balance sheets and vouchers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to garnish, glassware and bottles.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English to communicate with guests and staff.
• Ability to remember and promote menu items.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods.
• Operate beverage equipment such as coffeemaker and iced tea machine.

Responsibilities

• Stock beer, wine and spirits from Purchasing.
• Prepare juices, syrups and cordials in required quantities.
• Prepare cocktail batches following recipes.
• Stock bar during and after service; maintain pars levels.
• Keep back-up storages clean and compliant with health codes.
• Polish glasses and keep glass shelves stocked.
• Scooping ice and replenishing containers for service areas.
• Respond to guest inquiries with knowledge of hotel facilities and local attractions.
• Collaborate with servers, porters and kitchen staff.
• Communicate daily with restaurant management.
• Clean bar and dining areas during and after service.
• Be a positive team player and able to handle large tasks.
• Attend monthly department meetings.
• Perform general cleaning using hotel products as directed.

Skills

Beverage knowledge

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Garnish & prep

Education

High school diploma preferred

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

Langham Hospitality Group seeks a bartender assistant to support bartenders with initial bar prep and service within the hotel. Candidate will maintain high service standards per Langham and Forbes, stock, prepare batches, and ensure clean bars and back-storage areas.

Role requires knowledge of beverages, strong English communication, ability to work in a team, and to stand for long periods. Chicago-area hotel with benefits and public guest-facing duties.