SA/Barback

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Bartender in the serving of guests to ensure positive guest experience. Dual responsibility for SA support and barback support.

Must communicate well with guests.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes.
Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend arms overhead to stock items with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs., at a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Retrieves orders from storeroom. Visually checks stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel, to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-checks items with bartender for completeness.
Cuts, slices and peels perishable garnishes and fruits, mixes and pours juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Stores back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.
Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.
Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
Scoops ice from ice bins, transports to service areas and replenishes ice containers for usage.
Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.
Transports taps, replaces, and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.