Service Bartender

Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Service Bartender to join our F&B team to achieve the company's objectives and create a memorable guest experience.

• Be a part of a Five Star Five Diamond luxury brand.
• Work with a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide and maintain the highest standards possible for guests by ensuring quick, efficient, and professional service.
• Responsible for all activities related to service in the beverage department, which includes preparation tasks and performing service as per standards set by the hotel.
• Utilize the POS system as per policies and procedures in place.
• Effectively perform pre-service and after-service procedures as per standard.
• Understand and accurately follow the standard of sequence of service.
• Ensure a consistency of the correct service techniques for all type of food and beverage served.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage menu items.
• Good knowledge of wines and all other beverages.
• Ensure usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools and service equipment. 

General Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of bartending experience in an upscale establishment.
• Solid knowledge of liquor, mix-drinks, cocktails, wine.
• Excellent knowledge of beverages, including wines and cocktails.
• Outgoing, ability to work in a team, creative, motivated, good listener and thorough follow up. 
• Strong attention to detail. Impeccable grooming and excellent presentation.

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels.
• 50% restaurant discount
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

We are delighted to receive your resume for furher consideration. Due to a high number of applications, we will only contact you if your qualifications match our needs. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States.

About The Peninsula Chicago

Set along the famed Magnificent Mile section of Michigan Avenue, The Peninsula Chicago offers spectacular views over Lake Michigan and the glittering city skyline. Proud of its tradition of Midwestern hospitality, the hotel is considered the top choice for everything from accommodation to celebrations and corporate events in the city.