Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Position: Bartender
Position Type: Full-time / Part-time
Location: Chicago, IL
Reports to: General Manager
About Us:
Ox Bar & Hearth™ is a neighborhood restaurant in Lincoln Park, rooted in seasonality, hospitality, and craftsmanship. We’re building a team of passionate, talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences in a warm, welcoming environment.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking experienced hospitality-forward Bartenders to join our team. This role is essential to both guest service and team support. The Bartender crafts unique and classic cocktails while providing a warm and welcoming experience to our guests, guiding them through their dining experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide genuine and professional hospitality at all times.
- Communicate between bar, kitchen, service team and leadership to ensure a consistent, timely and memorable experience for our guests.
- Anticipate guest needs and address them promptly.
- Prepare and serve beverages with precision, speed, and consistency in accordance with our standards.
- Maintain deep knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and cocktail ingredients, including rotating and seasonal offerings.
- Take guest orders and enter them accurately into the POS system.
- Follow steps of service with an eye for detail and a heart for hospitality.
- Deliver food and beverage to guests in a timely manner.
- Accurately process payments.
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety of the bar area, adhering to Department of Health and internal standards.
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties to our standards.
- Perform duties as assigned by leadership in order to drive and maintain our passion for hospitality, quality food and beverage.
- Support fellow team members during service.
- Participate in daily preshift meetings.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a bartender in a full-service restaurant or upscale dining.
- Strong knowledge of classic cocktail builds, and ability to learn recipes accurately and efficiently.
- Current ServSafe and Basset certifications.
- Strong working knowledge of food, beverage, and bar service.
- Calm, clear, and professional communication skills.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit.
- Composed and focused under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate a physically active service environment.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Type: Part-time / Full-time
Compensation: $12.62 / hr + tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts and staff meals, Paid Sick Leave, PTO
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($12.96) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Customer Service Orientation
Time Management
Adaptability
Problem Solving Skills
Multitasking Ability
Interpersonal Skills
Stress Management
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