Lounge Bartender at the J Parker

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its associates and offers exceptional experiences for guests. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the bar, mixing drinks, and providing top-notch customer service. With a focus on health and wellness programs, learning opportunities, and travel discounts, this position is perfect for those looking to shine in their hospitality career. Enjoy working in a vibrant environment with stunning views and the chance to be part of a dedicated team that truly cares about your success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have Basset/Tips/Serve Safe Certifications.
• Ability to communicate in English and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper set-up of the bar and stock all necessary items.
• Greet guests, mix drinks, and ensure product quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Bartending

Food and Beverage Preparation

Basic Math Skills

Communication

Education

Certified Food Handler

Bartending License

ServSafe Alcohol Awareness

Job 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 insure 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 insures 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Food Handler

ServSafe Alcohol Awaren

Bartending License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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