BARTENDER (CATERING) (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass GroupChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for full and part time BARTENDER (CATERING) positions. The Obama Presidential Center is seeking individuals to prepare and serve beverages to guests in the bar area in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner. This role involves adhering to liquor regulations, setting up bars, stocking beverages and supplies, preparing garnishes, greeting guests, taking and processing drink orders, checking identification, managing guest inebriation, handling cash transactions, securing the bar area, performing cleaning tasks, and maintaining an attractive bar display. The company, Bon Appétit Management Company, operates numerous cafés and restaurants, emphasizing socially and environmentally responsible sourcing and scratch cooking with fresh, local ingredients.

Requirements

  • One year of bartending experience in a restaurant, bar, hotel, catering, or banquet environment is required.
  • Open availability, including nights and weekends, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Adheres to state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
  • Sets up assigned bars; requisitions and stocks all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce.
  • Maintains stock, prepares, cures and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality.
  • Greets guests in a courteous, friendly manner.
  • Takes and/or processes orders for drinks; mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes; practices prudent portion control.
  • Checks guests at the bar for proper identification.
  • Detects and acts upon guest inebriation as trained. Demonstrates knowledge of liquor laws.
  • Receives cash from guests, makes change, verifies validity of charges, records charges and ensures vouchers are properly executed.
  • Locks up and stores all beverage product, food, equipment items, deposits and cash drops; secures bank.
  • Performs general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keeps work area clean and organized.
  • Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in the bar area.
  • Washes and sterilizes stemware.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Free shift meal
  • Free uniform
  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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