Bartender & Special Events Associate (PT)
Bartender & Special Events Associate (PT)
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Job Description
The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking an experienced and reliable Bartender & Special Events Associate for its operations in Lincoln Square during evening concerts and special events.
Job Summary
The Bartender & Special Events Associateprovides an excellent guest experience. They prepare for and serve beer wine and cocktails at concerts as well as support special events with satellite bars and other hospitality as needed.TheBartender & Special Events Associatewill maintain stock perform sales on Square POS upsell products make quality drinks and keep a clean work area throughout their shift.Shifts typically include weekday and weekend evenings during concerts as well as variable opportunities to support special events.
Key Duties
Provides a pleasant experience with exemplary customer service
Serves drinks concessions coffee and occasional food while maintaining a neat clean and sanitary service area.
Follows recipes to create beverages as needed with opportunity to contribute to the rotating menu
Ensures smooth set up and operation of bar services before during and after shifts
Keeps the bar stocked with beer wine liquor cups napkins and all other necessary items before and during service hours
Prepares garnishes refills ice wells and restocks beverage coolers in front of and behind the bar.
Advises manager of ordering needs
Ensures proper cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules including dishwashing and removing garbage as needed
Performs transactions using POS system and handles cash completing end-of-shift report and communicating any discrepancies to manager
Diplomatically resolves issues where needed keeping the mission and brand image of the Old Town School at top of mind
Adheres to proper alcohol handling sanitation and safety procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- One year of related bartending experience in a fast-paced environment required
- B.A.S.S.E.T. (Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education Training) certification required
- Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form be self-motivated and able to multitask
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Comfortable using a computer and navigating the Google suite
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Preferred
- Illinois Health and food safety certification preferred
- Familiarity with Square POS platform is a plus
- Bilingual Spanish ability is helpful
Physical Requirements
This work requires the following physical activities: reaching bending stooping lifting up to 50 lbs. standing walking finger dexterity grasping feeling repetitive motions talking hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors in a bar/cafe environment.
Discounts at the School and some voluntary benefits are available for part-time employees.
To be considered for this role please apply through ourCareer Center.
About Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicagos Old Town School of Folk Music (OTSFM) is the largest community school of the arts in the U.S. and a non-profit organization committed to celebrating American music and global cultures. Founded in 1957 Old Town School provides a wide range of music dance and arts courses to people of all ages abilities and backgrounds. Whatever ones interest Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 weekly class offerings a broad array of private lessons and over 400 concerts and community events per year.
Old Town School of Folk Music opened its Lincoln Square facility in 1998 and expanded in 2012. The Old Town School operates two campuses located in Chicagos Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park neighborhoods that include world-class concert halls classrooms an award-winning music store and a music resource center. Online classes were introduced in 2020 and students from nearly every state and a dozen countries participated over the course of the pandemic. Childrens classes are also held at several suburban satellite locations. More information is available at
Equal Employment Opportunity
OTSFM is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. OTS strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that is reflective of the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community focused organization.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
