Part-time Bar Porter - The Ritz-Carlton

Sage Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel discounts

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago in the Gold Coast luxury lounge seeks a Bar Porter to keep the bar and lounge running smoothly. You will support bartenders, maintain a polished set-up, stock supplies, and assist with service flow to deliver elevated experiences for our guests.

This role emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and attentive service, with physical demands and continuous standing. You will join a renowned luxury brand delivering exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Must have minimal hearing.
• Must have good vision.
• Must be able to see items and area to stock, clean and use proper supplies.
• Must have good speech skills.
• Must have good literacy and comprehension to identify proper stock items and record usage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all bar areas are set up properly for lounge opening.
• Maintain the bar and lounge areas in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
• Assist bartenders in constantly checking the bar for condition of ashtrays, cocktail napkins, empty glasses, cleanliness, etc.
• Replenish ice as needed/requested.
• Ensure all bartenders have sufficient supplies throughout shift.
• Assist bartenders and cocktail servers as outlined on activity schedule or as required.
• Operate glasswashers as necessary, putting clean glassware in its place, checking often to ensure that there is enough on hand.
• Sweep and mop behind all bar areas at the end of every shift, removing, cleaning and replacing matting each time.

Skills

Hearing

Vision

Stocking knowledge

Communication skills

Literacy

Job description

Iconic architecture, a thriving culinary scene, beautifully landscaped public spaces, and an array of museums are just part of what draws visitors to the Windy City. At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, a luxury hotel set atop Water Tower Place in the historic Gold Coast, guests can spend their days exploring Michigan Avenue, visiting the Art Institute, or enjoying the energy of the city. Yet some of their most memorable moments happen right here—unwinding in our cocktail lounge with exceptional service and a flawless atmosphere.

As a Bar Porter, you are an essential part of the experience behind the bar. Your attention to cleanliness, organization, and efficiency ensures our bartenders and servers can deliver seamless, elevated service. From maintaining a polished bar environment and resetting tables to stocking supplies and supporting the flow of service, your work keeps the lounge running smoothly and ensures every guest feels the luxury in the details.

Recognized as the gold standard of hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton selects only the most passionate and service-driven hospitality professionals. As one of our Ladies and Gentlemen, you will reflect the values that make us the world’s finest luxury brand. Here, in a diverse environment where individual aspirations are fulfilled and quality of life is enhanced, you will be inspired to work alongside your fellow employees to bring special moments to life for our guests and each other.

Keep all bar/lounge equipment and supplies at the proper level throughout all hours of operation in order to ensure proper service to all guests.

• Ensure that all bar areas are set up properly for lounge opening.
• Maintain the bar and lounge areas in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
• Assist bartenders in constantly checking the bar for condition of ashtrays, cocktail napkins, empty glasses, cleanliness, etc.
• Replenish ice as needed/requested.
• Ensure all bartenders have sufficient supplies throughout shift.
• Assist bartenders and cocktail servers as outlined on activity schedule or as required.
• Operate glasswashers as necessary, putting clean glassware in its place, checking often to ensure that there is enough on hand.
• Sweep and mop behind all bar areas at the end of every shift, removing, cleaning and replacing matting each time.

Education/Formal Training

None

Experience

Cleaning and stocking experienced preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have minimal hearing.
• Must have good vision.
• Must be able to see items and area to stock, clean and use proper supplies.
• Must have good speech skills.
• Must have good literacy and comprehension to identify proper stock items and record usage.

Physical Demands

• Repeated bending, pushing, pulling and lifting – up to 35 lbs. required.
• Ability to identify proper supplies.
• Repeated lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs. – cases of liquor, glasses, trash, cans, mopping and sweeping. Bending/kneeling required to clean and stock bar areas.
• Ability to mop and sweep, lift items above head to stock and bend to pick up items.
• Continuous standing, in order to stock and clean bar and lounge areas.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift

Employee Assistance Program

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

$15- $18/hourly