Bartender

chicago history society • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Special Events Bartenders are responsible for serving guests with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during daytime and evening functions. Staff members in the Bartender position play a critical role in the Museum’s delivery of a world-class guest experience by preparing and presenting the Museum’s beverage offerings in accordance with menu and recipe standards.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required
• BASSET Certification required
• Exhibits effective communication skills
• Able to take direction effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability of maintaining a stationary position, standing for prolonged periods and in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Must be able to pick up, hold, carry, and lift overhead up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to use arms, hands and fingers to hold bottles, glassware, utensils, sharp knives
• Noise level is usually normal to occasionally loud; employee must have the ability to hear, listen and speak clearly

Responsibilities

• Properly checks guests’ IDs to ensure legal drinking age, monitors guest consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Sets up bar with all beverages, ice, mixers, garnishes, polished glassware, napkins, and straws that are necessary for the event
• Transports and handles all equipment properly and with care
• Prepares cocktails, pours and mixes drinks quickly and accurately in a customer service-oriented manner
• Breaks down bar of supplies, cleans up bar area in event space of all equipment. (Trash, glassware, bottles, glassware etc.)
• Contributes to the overall effectiveness of team management of all problems, issues, and opportunities
• Friday,Saturday and Sunday availability required and during the week as events are scheduled and booked
• Day and evening availability
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED