Bartender

Truth be Told, our British Gastropub, located inside The Study at the University of Chicago in the beautiful Hyde Park, is currently seeking a part-time Bartender with open availability including weekends and holidays. Our hours of operation are seven days a week, 7AM to 10PM.  The front-of-house team provides genuine hospitality and the highest quality of service to our guests. The ideal candidate enjoys entertaining, meeting new people and has an engaging, vibrant personality that thrives in a team environment.

Our caring and attentive associates reinforce our principal belief that guest service is our highest priority. We have opportunities for energetic, service-oriented individuals who are experienced in providing efficient service and memorable experiences. To learn more about our concept, please visit our official website.
Truth be Told: https://www.truthbetoldtavern.com/

Pay Rate: $19.57/HR Perks & Benefits

• Complimentary shift meal
• 50% employee dining discount
• Eligible full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid time off, and 9 paid holidays per year for eligible full-time team members

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality and customer service expected by our guests.
• ​​​​​​Create an engaging and memorable bar and lounge service setting.
• Have a professional knowledge base of classic and creative cocktails.
• Have a desire to build knowledge of traditional cooking, wine, beer, and cocktails.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of all menu items and beverage programs.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Occasional coverage as Server

Fundamentals

• Ability to maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience: 2+ years bartending experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English required. A second language is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments.
• Ability to grasp, lift and or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods indoors with a thematically climate-controlled workstation.
• Study Hotels is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.

About Us The Study at University of Chicago, the third property of the Study Hotels brand, is located on the Midway Plaisance in Chicago, Illinois. The 167-room hotel features a full array of suites, including our signature Study accommodations, a 100-seat Restaurant/Gastropub, 4,700 SF of banquet/meeting space including a 2,500 SF Winter Garden, specifically designed for social events, a state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel offers discovery and connection areas for purposeful guest interaction, including active gallery space, cultural programming, and unique touches such as custom writing desks complete with postcards to encourage guests to connect with family and friends - postage free. Guest rooms and public spaces are filled with natural light with a bright, uplifting palette of textures and natural materials, reflective of contemporary residential living. The Study: https://www.thestudyatuniversityofchicago.com/ Study Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, disability, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.