Bartender / Server

Offering a calm haven and chic sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center sits next to the eponymous shopping center in Oak Brook, Illinois. From our superb vantage point, guests can easily access attractions throughout Chicago, including Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Art Museum and downtown. At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright. We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Food and Beverage Team. We are committed to providing you with: Highly competitive wages; An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members; 401K matching program for eligible associates; Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members. Discounts at Marriott brand properties worldwide; Free meals for our associates in our cafeteria. Here is what you will be doing each day: In this role as Bartender, you will serve beverages and/or food to the guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely and manner, resulting in guest satisfaction. Also, to prepare beverages for other servers to supply to guests, and act as cashier for the bar. You will maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar, which includes requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet. You will be responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality. Greeting guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promotes and documents orders for drinks. Mixing, garnishing and presenting drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control. Handling of all cash and credit card transactions using the point of sale to create a check for each guest to maintain accountability of all beverages served.

Responsibilities

Serve beverages and/or food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner; Prepare beverages for other servers to supply to guests; Act as cashier for the bar; Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar, including requisitioning and stocking all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce; Maintain stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily; Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promote and document orders for drinks; Mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control; Handle all cash and credit card transactions using the point of sale to create a check for each guest

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience as a Bartender; Food handler certification; TIPS certification (or equivalent); Passion for the hospitality industry; Pride in providing superior customer service and memorable experiences; Flexibility to work a variety of different days, evenings, and weekends

Benefits

Highly competitive wages; Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and family members; 401K matching program for eligible associates; Discounts at Crescent managed properties in North America; Discounts at Marriott brand properties worldwide; Free meals in the cafeteria; Health and wellness programs; Best-in-class learning and development; Travel discounts