Berenjak Bartender - Soho House Chicago

Soho House•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Berenjak is opening in Chicago, inspired by Tehran's neighborhood kebab houses, focusing on incredible food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together. As part of the founding team, this role is crucial in creating a restaurant where guests and staff feel cared for. At Soho House, the Bartender is responsible for preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, serving food, and providing excellent service with memorable experiences to all guests and members. The Bartender acts as an extension of the brand, management team, and global food and drink program, requiring professional behavior, charismatic and positive energy to foster conversation and sales. A successful Bartender will greet customers, learn preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, prepare and serve beverages, upsell items, create recipes, use proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties. A neat appearance, engaging and friendly personality, efficiency, observance, knowledge, and a passion for craft cocktails are essential.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience working in high-volume F&B operation
Craft cocktail experience and working with seasonally influenced perishable items
Ability to multitask and deliver drink requests in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining consistency
Strong communication and people skills
Flexible schedule and reliable
Tips certified

Nice To Haves

Experience making coffee drinks a plus
Micros a plus

Responsibilities

Follow steps of service and company guidelines for preparing cocktails, juices, coffee and drinks used at the bar
Maintain a clean and organized section as well as collaborate with other bartenders to; wash glassware and utensils after each use, Clean up after customers and clean work area
Educate guests and members about beverage options learned through House Tonic trainings
Discuss and describe daily specials, seasonally influenced menu items and food pairing options to promote additional sales through creating optimal experience for dining
Collect payment on all sold items and operate a cash register
Check identification of customers to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol and tobacco products as well as determine when a customer has had too much alcohol
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays that promote specific beverage options and can increase overall sales and member / guest experience
Serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner
Monitor and maintain an inventory of supplies and delegate replenishment of items to Barbacks
Mix ingredients according to drink recipes to maintain a globally unified beverage program and consistent experience
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager