UNA Hospitality is a new Chicago-based restaurant group with a passion for developing concepts that combine culinary excellence and impeccable service with a sophisticated, high-energy atmosphere to create one-of-a-kind experiences.
We are seeking friendly, professional Bartenders to join our team. Our ideal candidate is organized, communicates efficiently and effectively with a diverse group of guests and teammates. This candidate is energetic, confident, and practices good time management skills. Our Bartenders must have a comprehensive knowledge of classic cocktails, the ability to work methodically in fast-paced environments, and engage guests with smart, viable, timely service. Our goal is to anticipate guests' needs and exceed their expectations.
Bartender Responsibilities include:- Welcoming guests, listening to guests, assessing preferences, and making recommendations.
- Interacting with guests, presenting menus, and taking food & beverage orders.
- Checking identification to ensure guests are of legal age to purchase alcohol.
- Accurately enter orders into the point-of-sales system (POS).
- Preparing and serving cocktails to house standards, and/or guest preferences in a timely fashion.
- Staying guest focused and nurturing an excellent guest experience.
- Maintaining a tidy bar top and guest area.
- Maintaining a clean work area by removing trash, washing & polishing glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Handling cash, gift cards, credit/debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons.
- Balancing the cash register.
- Reconciling daily checkouts with a manager.
- Complying with all State and local food & beverage safety regulations.
- Following standard operating procedures for opening and closing duties.
- Performing related duties as requested by leadership teams.
- Experience with hand crafted cocktail programs, including production of syrups and garnish preparation
- Impeccable service standards and attention to detail
- Ambitious, enthusiastic, and disciplined
- Good time management skills
- An appreciation and understanding of beer, wines, and spirits
- Ability to produce consistent cocktails in a fast-paced environment
- Possess a desire to exceed guests' expectations all while looking out for the businesses best interest
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Professional demeanor and polished appearance
- Ability to speak English fluently and clearly
- Sense of urgency, quick and savvy
- Moves with grace and efficiency
- Natural leadership qualities
- Must be a team player
- Willingness to learn
- Punctual
- Must have at least 2 years of bartending experience in a systems-based, full-service, high-volume restaurant setting.
- Must have extensive food and beverage knowledge, as well as a strong awareness of Chicago’s restaurant scene.
- Proficiency in classic cocktail preparation and history.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Knowledge of a second language is a plus.
- Basset Certification required.
- Food Handlers Certification required.