Part-Time Torali Barback - The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Sage Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury hotel in the heart of Chicago, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the bar and lounge areas. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions directly enhance guest experiences. You'll ensure that all bar equipment is well-stocked and clean, supporting bartenders and cocktail servers to create memorable moments for guests. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional service. Be part of a team that values individual aspirations while working together to uphold the highest standards of hospitality.

Benefits

Marriott Discount

Sage Hospitality Discounts Across the US

Access to the Sage Savings Spot (Beneplace)

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and stocking preferred.
• Good vision and speech skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bar areas are set up properly for opening.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in bar and lounge areas.
• Assist bartenders with supplies and cleanliness.

Skills

Cleaning and stocking

Good vision

Good speech skills

Literacy and comprehension

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Why us?

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 will have every chance to explore the city, from shopping along Michigan Avenue to viewing famous works at the Art Institute. Yet with our hotel’s spa, rooftop lounge, locally inspired restaurant, indoor lap pool and spacious accommodations overlooking the city, guests may not want to leave the premises.

Recognized as the gold standard of hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton selects only the most passionate and skilled 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.

Job Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training: None

Experience: Cleaning and stocking experience 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Benefits

• Marriott Discount
• Sage Hospitality Discounts Across the US
• Access to the Sage Savings Spot (Beneplace)
• $18-$30/hour