Bartender - TAO Restaurant Chicago

**Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for:** - **State Applicable Time Off** - **Pet Insurance** - **401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match** - **Employee Assistance Program** - **TAO Savings Marketplace** - **Employee Discounts and much more!** Prepares all beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:** - Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests - Provides professional and exceptional service - Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all food and beverage items - Inform guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices - Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest - Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follow proper cash/payment card procedures - Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests at the bar and lounge (where applicable) - Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area and the entire venue - Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained - Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player - Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company - Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards - Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards - Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures - Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs - Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: 1. Ensures the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris 2. Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required 3. Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs 4. Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies 5. Completes opening duties as assigned or directed 6. Completes closing duties as assigned or directed - Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management - Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings - Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings - Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example - Portrays a positive and professional attitude - Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments - Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members - Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned **TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:** - Tao Group Hospitality in-venue bartender training **EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:** - Minimum 2 years bartender experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required - Minimum 2 years of food and beverage experience - Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge - Comprehensive knowledge of classic cocktails - Basic familiarity with wine varietals and classic regions around the world **SKILLS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIROMENT / SCHEDULE:** *The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions* - Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate - Must have good positive energy throughout the day - Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read - Must be able to stand for extended periods of time - Must be able t…