Bartender - Tao Restaurant Chicago

Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for: 

• State Applicable Time Off
• Mental Health Support and Services
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Employee Discounts

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, team members, and supervisors in a polite  and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

 Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.

 Provides professional and exceptional service.

 Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all food and beverage items.

 Inform guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices.

 Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest.

 Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follow proper cash/payment card procedures.

 Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests at the bar and lounge (where applicable).

 Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area and the entire venue.

 Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained.

 Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player.

 Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company.

 Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards.

 Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

 Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures.

 Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs.

 Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by 

management, including: 

o Ensures the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris

o Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required

o Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs

o Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies

o Performs opening and closing side-work as prescribed

o Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures

 Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

 Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.

 Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

 Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

 Portrays a positive and professional attitude.

 Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.

 Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

 Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

 Tao Group Hospitality in-venue bartender training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

 1-2 years of professional beverage experience.

 Previous bartending experience.

 Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVI