Bartender - Hilton Garden Inn Tinley Park, IL

 Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Bartender for the Hilton Garden Inn in Tinley Park, IL.

Job Purpose:

The Bartender is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us

• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team


• Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary


• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior


• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers


• Be self-motivated and use time wisely


• Maintain open line of communications with each department


• Communicate pertinent information


• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback


• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards. 


• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons. 


• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. 


• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.


• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.   Must possess basic computational ability. 


• Must possess basic computer skills. 


• Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities. 


• Familiarity with all menu items 


• Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal


• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens ( 110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more


• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length 


• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously 


• Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs 


• Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs 


• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs 


• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space 


• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks


• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity 


• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception 


• Talking and hearing occur continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception 


• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in cutting of fruit.


• Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification

Other:

• Being passionate about people and service.


• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.


• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.


• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.


• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.


• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

• Salary: $12.00 - $13.00 and hour


• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance is available for full-time employees and their families


• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance


• Supplemental Life insurance


• Flexible Savings Account Retirement: After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401K with up to a 5% company match


• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time - 80 hours of your first 3 years of service


• Sick Time - 1 hour per 30 hours worked


• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Other benefits: 

• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program


• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio


• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)


• Cell phone allowance


• Access to out Talent team to help you reach your career goals