Barback-Part Time - The Langham, Chicago

Provide service assistance to Bartenders with the initial preparation and servicing of all department and portable bars operating within the hotel, while maintaining high levels of service per Langham Hospitality Group and Forbes standards.

Requirements

• Responsible for the requisition and stocking of all beer, wine, and spirits when received from the Purchasing Department.
• Responsible for juicing, syrups, and cordial preparation in sufficient amounts according to projected business.
• Responsible for the preparation of cocktail batches following the correct recipes.
• Responsible for stocking the bar during and at the end of the service following outlined pars levels.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of back-up storages including beer coolers, syrup, and cordial coolers and bar shelves in the cellar to comply with health code standards.
• Responsible for polishing glasses during service and keeping the glass shelves always stocked according to par levels.
• Responsible for scooping ice from ice bins, transporting to service areas and replenishing ice containers for usage.
• Knowledge of hotel facilities and local city attractions to respond to guest inquiries.
• Cooperate closely with other members of the outlet team including servers, porters, and kitchen associates.
• Daily communication with restaurant management.
• Clean bar and restaurant areas during and after meal periods.
• Be a positive team player with the ability to complete large tasks.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the hotel, in-house facilities, and local information to respond to customer inquiries about the area.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Work well in a team atmosphere and independently.
• Self-motivated and friendly, able to work with a diverse team of people.
• Attend monthly department meetings.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested e.g., special guest requests.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay
• Sick/Personal time
• 401k plan
• Pet Insurance
• ID Theft Protection Coverage
• Prepaid Legal
• Free meals
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking