ARLA Bartender Chicago, IL · Full time Company website

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INTRODUCING ARLA: Located on the top floor of 15 East Oak Street in the former Barneys New York Fred’s space, ARLA will explore seaside Mediterranean cuisine with refined Japanese influences in an elegant, transportive setting, reflecting the group’s signature design-forward approach. The menu, led by Chef/Partner Soo Ahn, is inspired by the layered flavors of the Mediterranean and refined Japanese techniques, anchored by fresh seafood, vibrant vegetarian dishes, live-fired hearth proteins, and curated sushi and raw bar selections.

Bartender:

 

Overview:

We are seeking bar professionals who are dedicated to working as Hospitality Professionals. People who care about creating a transporting experience for our guests. People who are passionate about hospitality. People who love to learn, study, and tell stories about food, spirits & wine. People who are inspiring to be around. If you are one of these professionals, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Role and Responsibilities:

·       Ensure that the overall guest experience exceeds expectations, including greeting guests with a warm, sincere smile and anticipating their needs.

·       Responsible for preparing beverages for guests and dining room service staff, according to recipe

·       Manually wash and sanitize glassware.

·       Stock and restock appropriate areas of the bar with liquor, beer, wine, glassware, ice, and misc. bar supplies

·       Use sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guests

·       Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payment from guests, and account for and balance all sales and receipts at the end of the shift in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures

·       Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory

·       Responsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer

 

Reports to:

- General Manager

- Additional Restaurant Leadership

 

Skills / Experience:

·       2 years of Previous serving experience in a similar style of restaurant

·       Experience with SpotOn, Toast or similar POS

·       Excellent listener & communicator

·       Focused

·       Ability to multitask

·       Team player

·       Knowledge of wine and spirits

·       Positive Attitude

·       Illinois Food Handler Certificate

·       Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) Certificate

 

Further restaurant information: www.arlachicago.com

 

Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

 

Benefits:

·       401(k)

·       Dental insurance

·       Flexible schedule

·       Health insurance

·       Life insurance

·       Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

·       8-hour shift

 

Supplemental Pay:

·       Tips

 

Experience:

·       Serving Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

·       Restaurant Experience: 2 years (Preferred)