Bartender

Position Title:

Bartender

Position summary:

A Bartender is responsible for providing an excellent guest experience with food, drink and service. A bartender must also act accordingly as a member of the bar team and uphold all service and hospitality standards set forth by Alter management.

Tasks:

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve food and drinks.
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
• Present and have complete knowledge of all beer, wine, cocktail and food menu items.
• Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience while creating guest loyalty.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
• Perform all opening/closing procedures as set forth by Alter management.

Skills:

• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Full ability to deliver on Alter standards in regards to beer, wine, cocktail and food presentation and delivery.
• Must have working knowledge and ability to work quickly and accurately with our POS system.
• Must have strong team skills.

Attributes:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to remain on one’s feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to move quickly and with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to move 150 lbs. or the weight equivalent of a full keg of beer.
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean.
• Must be receptive to ongoing bar-related education/training.
• Must have an awareness of, and desire to embody, Alter’s 5 “best employee characteristics” – commitment, authenticity, passion, integrity and fun.

Experience And Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Resume and proven working experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Relevant training certificates

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $900.00 - $3,400.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Oak Brook, IL 60523 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oak Brook, IL 60523: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person