Barista - Chicago, United States - Virgin Hotels Chicago

Virgin Hotels Chicago

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Who we are:

We love what we do and what we do is important We believe that everyone should leave feeling better this means not just our guests, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new, or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole hotel. Noone is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can't create that special experience for our guest.

Your mission:

Should you decide to accept it _
If you can communicate, coordinate and work well with other teammates in serving our guests, then you will have a successful career with us. Most of all, we want you to have FUN since you will play a huge role in creating that memorable guest experience

The Nitty-Gritty:

What exactly you will be doing _
In helping you understand your role in working for a world class organization, the following is a list of your essential job responsibilities.

Please keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive and that you may be asked to perform other job tasks by your supervisors/managers not listed below in the constant quest to provide "out of this world" customer service experience for our guests:

Must love people and have a passion for serving others and the community
Preparation will be key. Prep the coffee bar daily, maintain it during the shift and clean it nightly in preparation for the next shift
Maintain a clean, hygienic and organized work environment including stocking of supplies, washing and polishing glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, sanitizing tables, etc.
Stock the coffee bar as necessary in accordance with company guidelines regarding liquor requisition
Adhere to company standards regarding food and beverage knowledge
Orchestrate an extraordinary guest experience through positive guest interaction
Be able to guide guests through aspects of our hotel and our city
Ensure that guests are of legal drinking age by asking for an appropriate ID card
Handle a cash bank and adhere to company policies regarding money handling
Accurately enter all items into POS system and charge guests accordingly
Comply with sanitation standards and notify management of any issues
What qualities are we looking for?

_ You got skills? If you are able to perform the following, then you have come to the right place _

Lift and carry 50 lbs.
Learn and sell menu
Stand for periods of 810 hours
Must enjoy being around and working with people
Work with others like a rock star, while keeping the guests and teammates the focus
Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as all state and federal laws
Maintain a neat, clean and wellgroomed appearance per hotel standards
Bend, squat and stretch in areas of limited space to perform cleaning, organization and other duties
Adhere to hotel policies including but not limited to attendance, safety, behavior
Two years' experience as barista or food server in full service restaurant is preferred. High school or equivalent education required. Must be able to stand and exert wellpaced mobility for up to 68 hours in length. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. frequently. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. All employees must maintain a neat, clean and wellgroomed appearance.

Background must-have:

Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
High school or equivalent education required.
Food Service Handler Card and TIPS certification that is currently valid for a minimum of at least 6 months
Preferred: 12 years' experience in a full service restaurant or lounge

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