Seasonal Bartender - Walnut Room Restaurant, State Street

Macy's•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Bartender provides caring hospitality in a full-service restaurant by preparing and serving alcoholic beverages in accordance with company policies and applicable Health Department, State, and Federal regulations. The role includes preparing beverages to recipes and presentation standards, serving and educating customers, maintaining food safety and cleanliness, managing sales and cash transactions, and following station opening and closing procedures. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as physical activity such as standing, lifting, moving, reaching, and bending. The work may involve a warm kitchen environment and frequent use of computers and other technology.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of related experience.
Ability to read and interpret instructional documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
Ability to stand for at least two consecutive hours and perform frequent moving, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and ladder climbing.
Close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to use computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and cash registers, and to process register transactions.

Responsibilities

Follow company policy and State and Federal regulations for alcohol service, including verifying customers’ ages and refusing service to people who appear intoxicated or may become intoxicated.
Follow Food Division standards and best practices.
Follow food safety standards and maintain the work area and equipment according to Health Department standards.
Prepare and present beverages according to recipes and merchandising standards.
Maintain working knowledge of wine, beer, and varieties of alcohol.
Educate, sample, and serve customers food and beverages.
Handle multiple customers effectively and communicate customer requests or concerns to other associates and the manager on duty.
Account for products served by balancing and recording sales and submitting accountability forms, charge slips, and cash to the manager.
Operate the POS system to ring in orders and control cash flow.
Open and close the area using the appropriate checklist and verify completion with the Manager on Duty before leaving.
Follow station-specific duties and responsibilities.
Maintain stock levels and product-presentation standards.
Maintain personal hygiene and professional dress in accordance with company and Health Department standards.
Perform other duties as needed.