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Bartender
Omakase Shoji & Izakaya
1641 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
Omakase Shoji & Izakaya hiring Bartender in Chicago, IL

Omakase Shoji & Izakaya hiring Bartender in Chicago, IL

Bartender

Omakase Shoji & IzakayaMore Info

1641 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
Part Time • Hourly ($50.00 - $60.00) plus tips
Archived: Sep 6, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details
Range includes tip and hour pay.

### Job Summary:

Please note the minimum 1 year of fine dining experience. Sake Knowledge is HIGHLY preferred. Cocktail creation is a must.  Wine Knowledge also HIGHLY preferred.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Bartender to join our team. As a Bartender, you will play a key role in providing excellent customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience for our guests. You will be responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages, explaining each dish in intricate detail, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area. You will be expected to make drinks effectively and fairly quickly for the Izakaya and Omakase service. If you have a passion for the food industry and enjoy interacting with people, we would love to hear from you.

### Responsibilities:

- Greet and seat guests in a friendly and professional manner
-Ability to create intricate cocktails and provide additional creative new drinks

- Impeccable water service
- Upsell and memorize omakase offerings, flavor profiles, and sake, cocktails

- Answer menu items in intricate detail
- Present menus to customers and answer any questions regarding menu items
- Take accurate food and drink orders from customers
- Relay orders to the kitchen staff and ensure timely delivery of food and beverages
- Serve food and drinks to customers in a prompt and efficient manner
- Check on customers throughout their meal to ensure satisfaction
- Process payments using cash register or POS system
- Maintain cleanliness of dining area, including tables, chairs, and floors
- Assist with opening and closing duties, such as setting up tables or restocking supplies

### Qualifications:

  • Need to have at least 2 years of Restaurant experience
  • Need to have at least 1 year of high-end fine dining

- Previous experience working in the high-end food industry or as a Server is necessary
- Knowledge of basic math skills for handling payments
- Familiarity with cash handling procedures
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks during busy periods
- Experience with POS systems or similar restaurant management software is a plus
- Knowledge of Toast and Resy
- Basic knowledge of culinary terms and menu items is beneficial
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitate work areas according to health regulations

If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. We offer highly competitive pay rates and opportunities for career growth within our organization.

Please note that this position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

To apply, please submit your resume with your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team. Please expect an interview as well as validation checks to confirm your work history.

We look forward to hearing from you!


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($50.00 - $60.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Potential Bonuses


Required Skills

Customer Service

Menu Item Knowledge

1 Year of High End Fine Dining Experience

Order Taking

Ability to Create Intricate Cocktails

Table Service

Impeccable Water Service

Payment Processing

Upselling and Memorization of Omakase Offerings

POS Systems

Knowledge of Basic Math Skills for Handling Payments

Communication Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work well in a team environment

Multitasking

Ability to Multitask and Prioritize Tasks During Busy Periods

Sanitation

Experience With Pos Systems or Similar Restaurant Management Software

Menu Item Explanation

Basic Knowledge of Culinary Terms and Menu Items

Upselling

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness and Sanitation of Work Areas

Opening and Closing Duties

Cash Handling Procedures

Knowledge of Culinary Terms

Fine Dining Service

Fine Dining Knowledge

Bartending Skills

Sake Knowledge

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