FT Bartender - SLCT
About The Position
State and Lake Chicago Tavern is located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s Loop and Theater District at the iconic intersection of State and Lake Streets. Surrounded by major hotels, corporate offices, shopping destinations, entertainment venues, and public transportation, the restaurant attracts a diverse mix of locals, tourists, business professionals, and theatergoers year-round. The fast-paced, high-traffic environment provides team members with experience in upscale hospitality, elevated American tavern dining, live entertainment service, and high-volume guest engagement in one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods. We are looking for those who celebrate culture, humor, wit, thoughtful and attentive service and team orientation. You will need to have the ability to create a motivating work environment driving our Whatever It Takes attitude, and have a strong passion for excellence and guest service. The ideal candidate will strive to continuously evolve and improve their performance in order to provide a Four Diamond Level of service for all guests each and every day.
Requirements
- 2-3 years related experience and/or training
- TIPS and ServSafe Certified
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
- Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be necessary.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Be flexible since this is a 24/7 hotel operation
- Regular and reliable attendance.
Nice To Haves
- (1 to 3 years)
Responsibilities
- Inspect the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
- Requests additional supplies as necessary and stocks the bar.
- Follows set-up procedures.
- Prepares garnishes, mixes and pre-mixed drinks.
- Greets guests.
- Mixes, prepares and serves drinks to guests - mixes and prepares drinks ordered by food servers.
- Reports complaints to a manager as soon as they occur.
- Maintains and cleans bar area and equipment.
- Cleans and locks up the bar area according to procedures.
- Attends staff meetings including pre-shift (line-up) sessions as required.
- Continually practices beverage and revenue control procedures.
- Provide attentive and exceptional service to each customer and develop client base.
- Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by the manager.
Benefits
- Medical Plans: Choice of three plans to meet your healthcare needs.
- Dental Plans: Two options for dental coverage.
- Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine eye care and eyewear.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): To support work-life balance.
- Accident/Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness plans (new for 2026).
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Employer-provided coverage with additional voluntary options.
- Short-Term Disability (STD): Employer-provided coverage to support you during temporary disability.
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD): Additional protection for extended disability.
- Commuter Benefits: Save on transit and parking expenses.
- Pet Insurance: Options to support your furry family members.
- Hilton travel discounts and employee room rates worldwide
- Career growth and training opportunities
- Access to wellness programs and employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
