Bartender (Michael Jordan Steakhouse)

IHG•Chicago, IL

4h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender promotes the image of the restaurant by displaying impeccable manners, diplomacy, and tact towards guests. They maintain a constant flow of communication with and to the team, mix and prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, take orders, serve food and drinks to guests, prepare and present checks, and accept payments. The role also involves cashier audits, closing off bills correctly in Micros, and depositing cashier envelopes to the Front Desk drop safe. Bartenders ensure licensing hours and State Liquor Laws are strictly followed, check and set up the bar and equipment, place bottles in proper place, and prepare mis en place for the shift. They check stock levels of bar supplies and initiate necessary requisitions, ensuring the bar is clean and in good condition at all times. The Bartender continually up-sells at all opportunities, communicates politely and displays courtesy to guests, and informs their manager of any difficulties, guest comments, or other relevant information. They follow proper key handling procedures, maintain all standards for Bar operations, and perform duties noted on the daily tasks & cleaning schedule. Additionally, they are responsible for complying with all workplace health and safety requirements, attending and participating in daily briefings and training sessions, and implementing hotel and department regulations, policies, and procedures. Other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned will also be performed.

Requirements

Minimum 2 Years prior experience
Must be knowledgeable in beverage and wine service
Must be flexible and able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
Must be able to speak and understand English
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be TIPS Certified prior to/or after hire
Food Hygiene awareness and at least basic training.
Ability to communicate in English
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to provide legible written communication.
Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize, organize, work delegated and follow through.
Ability to be a clear thinker remains calm and resolves problems using Sound judgment.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work an 8-hr shift in all types of conditions pertinent to the job.
Ability to work with all products and equipment prescribed.
Ability to comprehend instructions
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
Ability & willingness to perform job tasks according to established standards.

Nice To Haves

Food Hygiene certificate.
First aid awareness.
Possess a friendly, upbeat & outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

Promote image of the restaurant by displaying impeccable manners, diplomacy and tact towards guests.
Maintain constant flow of communication with and to the team.
Mixes and prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Takes orders, serves food and drinks to guests; prepares and presents checks; accepts payments.
Cashiers audit and closes off all bills correctly in Micros. Deposits cashier envelop to Front Desk drop safe.
Ensures that licensing hours and State Liquor Laws are strictly followed.
Checks and sets up bar and equipment; places bottles in proper place; prepares mis en place to be used during shift such as lemons, limes, fruits, nuts, ice, condiments and olives.
Checks stock level of bar supplies and initiates necessary requisitions
Ensures that bar is clean and in good condition at all time of duty.
Continually up sells at all opportunities.
Communicates politely and display courtesy to guests.
Communicates to his/her manager any difficulties, guest comment and other relevant information.
Follows proper key handling procedure
Maintains all standards for Bar operations.
Performs duties noted on the daily tasks & cleaning schedule
Complies with all workplace health and safety requirements, including any department specific training regarding equipment and procedures.
Establishes and maintains effective employee working relationships
Attends and participates in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled.
Attends and participates in training sessions as scheduled.
Implements the hotel and department regulations, policies and procedures including but not limited to: House Rules and Regulation, Health and Safety, Grooming, Quality, Service, Hygiene and Cleanliness.
Perform other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.