ROOF Bartender - PT

Roof @ theWit

Perched above downtown Chicago, ROOF on theWit is one of the city’s premier rooftop destinations, offering elevated cocktails, dynamic entertainment, stunning skyline views, and exceptional hospitality. As part of theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel, our team is committed to creating unforgettable guest experiences through attentive service, energy, and teamwork.

We are seeking hospitality professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding service with personality, professionalism, and style.

About the Role

We are looking for a Roof Bartender who celebrates culture, humor, wit, thoughtful and attentive service and team orientation. You will need to have the ability to create a motivating work environment driving our Whatever It Takes attitude, and have a strong passion for excellence and guest service. The ideal candidate will strive to continuously evolve and improve their performance in order to provide a Four Diamond Level of service for all guests each and every day.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
• Requests additional supplies as necessary and stocks the bar.
• Follows set-up procedures.
• Prepares garnishes, mixes and pre-mixed drinks.
• Greets guests.
• Mixes, prepares and serves drinks to guests - mixes and prepares drinks ordered by food servers.
• Reports complaints to a manager as soon as they occur.
• Maintains and cleans bar area and equipment.
• Cleans and lock ups the bar area according to procedures.
• Attends staff meetings including pre-shift (line-up) sessions as required.
• Continually practices beverage and revenue control procedures.
• Provide attentive and exceptional service to each customer and develop client base.
• Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by the manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2-3 years related experience and/or training
• TIPS and ServSafe Certified
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. Frequent climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be necessary.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Be flexible since this is a 24/7 hotel operation
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a luxury hotel environment.
• Knowledge of hotel management software and systems.

Compensation and Benefits

• $12.62 per hour

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Our offerings include:

• Medical Plans: Choice of three plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• Dental Plans: Two options for dental coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine eye care and eyewear.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): To support work-life balance.
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness plans (new for 2026).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Employer-provided coverage with additional voluntary options.
• Short-Term Disability (STD): Employer-provided coverage to support you during temporary disability.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD): Additional protection for extended disability.
• Commuter Benefits: Save on transit and parking expenses.
• Pet Insurance: Options to support your furry family members.
• Hilton travel discounts and employee room rates worldwide
• Career growth and training opportunities 
• Access to wellness programs and employee appreciation events

Please note that eligibility for certain benefits may vary depending on your employment status. Detailed information, including plan summaries and enrollment instructions, will be provided during onboarding or upon request. This summary complies with applicable state laws and is subject to change based on legislative updates or company policies.

E-Verify Participation:

theWit Hotel participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

theWit Hotel and ROOF on theWit are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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