Bartender

BIÂN is a private members club with a foundation in wellness designed to help people achieve optimal health, find their center, establish a community, and ultimately optimize their best self. The Restaurant at Bian is looking for hospitality professionals, who are empathetic, care about wellness, and what to be part of an enlightened team of forward thinkers. 

 

The food program at BIÂN is designed with intention, is ambitious in its sourcing, and contains broad offerings.  Breakfast will be served all day, as well as a selection of snacks, salads and sandwiches, customizable bowls and sides. Monday to Friday, BIÂN will also offer sushi at lunch and dinner with fish sourced directly from Tsukiji Market in Japan. Everything in keeping with the menu’s mission statement: “Creating the best tasting food, that still aligns with members health initiatives.”

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for a Bartender/Server hybrid.  They will have a passion for hospitality, is very adaptable, has an appetite for personal growth and an indestructible spirit of positivity and enthusiasm.  In addition to providing refined, knowledgable and friendly service, they will establish rapport with our members and build relationships based around an empathetic understanding of each members unique tastes and needs.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including, but not limited to the following:

• Maintain a warm, positive disposition as well as a clean, professional image.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of all food and beverage menus, including allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Have an extensive knowledge of spirits and craft cocktails.
• Consistently executes steps of service to provide exemplary service experiences.
• Have strong communication and listening skills, engaging with guests around the menu, answering questions and accommodating any dietary restrictions. 
• Maintain efficiency, calm and equanimity with a sense of urgency throughout the shift.
• Having a mindful awareness of one's body language and tone of voice while engaging with guests and on the floor of the dining room.
• Have a flexible schedule inclusive of nights and weekends.
• Perform established protocols for opening, closing and running sidework.
• Be eager to assist your teammates as needed.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Minimum of two years experience as a bartender in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
• ServSafe Certification and IL Basset required
• Willingness to maintain a clean, safe and healthy work environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with composure, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to self-motivate, working independently without requiring supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to problem solve in realtime and a flexible attitude. 
• Develop competency in all aspects of the position, including operational knowledge of any equipment required to execute one's responsibilities.
• Ability to stand up for 8-10 hours.
• Willingness to work varied hours/days according to the needs of the business.