THE ORIGINAL ROSEBUD, LOCATED AT 1500 WEST TAYLOR, IN CHICAGO’S LITTLE ITALY, IS HIRING EXPERIENCED BARTENDERS
& SERVERS FOR BOTH AM & PM SHIFTS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR BIG PERSONALITIES WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT GREAT GUEST
SERVICE IS ABOUT. PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AND ASK FOR THE MANAGER ON DUTY.
New hi-tech bar in Lakeview/Lincoln Park is looking for experienced bartenders/servers. Must be
used to working in a hi-volume fast paced bar environment, with demanding customers and primadonna VIP’s without
melting down. Must be available Wed-Sun from 4pm till close.
Before you apply, here are some don’ts:
If you have the personality of a potato, don’t apply.
If you think you are God’s gift to the bar industry, don’t apply.
If you are going to bitch because you have to take a crappy shift once in a while, don’t apply.
If you like to slide drinks to your boyfriend, don’t apply.
If you can’t treat the guy who tipped you a lousy dollar, the same way as the guy who tipped you a fifty, don’t
apply.
If you spend more time looking at the mirror than you do looking at your customers…you guessed it. Don’t apply.
So if you don’t meet the above anti-criteria, send your short resume/bio (by that we mean we don’t care about
your Harvard education, or your post-graduate degree in advanced biomechanics, only your bar or club experience is
relevant) and include your social media link (facebook, myspace, etc) so we can get a feel for you.
And one more thing, if you don’t like this job posting…don’t apply.
Email Jen at barstaffer@gmail.com.
BARTENDER
EXPERIENCE AND FULL OPEN AVAILABILITY (INCLUDING NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS) REQUIRED.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Takes and mixes cocktail orders for bar guests. Takes food orders for bar guests. Performs as service bartender
for wait staff, preparing drinks, providing change and accepting cash deposits. Ensures exceptional service by
anticipating guest needs and individualizing service through reading verbal and nonverbal communication and
involving guests in the ESPN Zone experience according to their wishes. Provides efficient and friendly service by
following the SCORE service philosophy (Standards, Connect with the guests, Over-deliver, Respect, Evaluate)
throughout the bar experience.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ESPN ZONE BARTENDER:
· Friendly
· Enthusiastic
· Teamplayer
· Confident
· Consistent
· Sense of urgency
· Capable of organizing multiple priorities
· Capable of performing simple math
· Excellent communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Dedicated to providing exceptional service
· Anticipates guest needs
· Complete knowledge of menu and liquor products, including cook times, ingredients, portion size, presentation,
accompaniments, abbreviations, pricing and able to fully describe to the guest
· Follows standardized drink recipes, garnish and glassware specifications
· Takes accurate and correct food and beverage orders
· Uses suggestive selling techniques
· Meets all service timing standards
· Works quickly during busy times to service all bar guests
· Welcomes, thanks and invites guests to return
· Provides prompt and courteous service to each guest
· Maintains excellent cash handling skills
· Understands alcohol management, including procedures for checking ID’s, recognizing personal limits of guests,
uses best judgment when serving alcohol and refusing service
· Understands Point of Sales system and processes transactions efficiently
· Maintains open communication with Management and co-workers
· Informs Management of guest problems, safety concerns and maintenance issues
· Gets manager involved in any guest concerns
· Acts as final check on food and beverage quality and presentation
· Performs opening, running and closing duties, as assigned
· Assists co-workers at all times, continuously providing teamwork
· Maintains cleaning standards
· During the shift, cleans and sanitizes equipment and utensils, and washes glassware
· Performs functions which require organization, speed, standing, bending, reaching, turning, lifting and
carrying items
· Maintains par levels by continuously restocking the bar of consumables, supplies, ice and alcoholic
beverages
· Mixes drinks for bar guests
· Mixes drinks for wait staff at service bar
· Provides clean ashtray after two butts
· Constantly cleans bar top
· Keeps back bar clean and organized
· Uses beer/beverage dispensers, blenders, cappuccino machine, glass washers, frozen drink machines
· Changes beer kegs, weighing up to 50 lbs.
· Works on your feet for up to 8 hours per shift, or longer if needed
· Builds regular clientele
· Communicates sports news with guests
· Monitors VIP bar entrance
· Has general understanding of merchandise and entertainment center operations
· Communicates sports news with guests
APPLY IN PERSON ONLY AT ESPN ZONE CHICAGO, 43 EAST OHIO STREET, CHICAGO 60611. PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND OPEN
AVAILABILITY REQUIRED.
Experienced barteneder and server wanted. Must be willing to work day hours as well as nights. Apply in person
at 1911 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616 between the hours of 2 – 5 pm Monday – Friday. Do not ask to speak with
the manager. Resume accepted in lieu of application. Experienced applicants only. English is a must. No phone calls
please.
Looking for a server & a server/bartender for part-time position.
Minimum 4 years experience in a professional environment . . . Firm, no exceptions.
Sunday Brunch would be a mandatory shift.
Spanish speaking a big bonus.
You must be a energetic, outgoing & fun personality type person.
Also, you must understand that you will be hired to sell, sell, sell & upsell.
We all acknowledge times are very rough. And they there is a good chance that this winter season will be even more
depressing than it is now.
Still gonna show up everday with a smile? Of course!
***Open Call***
Saturday October 3rd from 11:30am to 1:30pm
2030 S. Wabash Chicago, IL 60616
3 blocks from the Chinatown Red Line Stop.
Or 8 blocks from Roosevelt Green/Red Line Stop. (Better to ‘cab it’ if exiting this stop.)
Street Parking Available (15 min a quarter)
5 minutes from LSD, 90/94, 290, 55
Please bring your resume & pic if possible.