LOUNGE BARTENDER AT THE J PARKER

The Crescent Hotels Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a premier boutique hotel in Chicago, where you will play a vital role in creating unforgettable guest experiences. As a bar associate, you will be responsible for maintaining the bar's setup, mixing and serving drinks, and ensuring compliance with all regulations. This role not only offers the chance to showcase your skills in a vibrant environment but also provides access to exceptional benefits, including health plans and discounts at managed properties. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a team that values you, this is the perfect opportunity to shine in your career journey.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching program

Employee Assistance Program

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Must have Basset/Tips/Serve Safe Certifications.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper bar setup and stock all necessary items daily.
• Greet guests and mix drinks using standard recipes.
• Ensure compliance with all beverage service regulations.

Skills

English communication

Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation

Mathematical skills

Manual dexterity

Team player

Education

Basset/Tips/Serve Safe Certifications

Job description

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

The Hotel Lincoln-Chicago is situated in one of Chicago’s most desirable neighborhoods, Hotel Lincoln offers sweeping views over leafy Lincoln Park and the blue waters of Lake Michigan. This upscale boutique hotel also features award winning eateries to include the J. Parker rooftop bar where you can experience a 360-degree view over both the Chicago skyline as well as Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park below.

We are committed to providing you with:

• An exceptional benefit plan for associates & family members including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching program for all eligible associates
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members along with Hyatt Branded Hotel Associate Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will be doing:

• Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet.
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Greets guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promotes and documents orders for drinks. Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served.
• Receives cash from guests, makes any change needed, verifies validity of charges, records charges, and ensures vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys.
• Locks up and stores all beverage, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

What is required:

• Basset/Tips/Serve Safe Certifications
• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests and other colleagues.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
• 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 remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and point of sale procedures to pre-check an order and close out a check.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.