Part-time Bartender

Location: Evanston Corner Bistro 703 Church St. Evanston, IL 60201

Looking for: Weekend Availability

Founded in 2009 by Nicole and Stephan Outrequin Quaisser as a single concept, named after the couple’s two children Luc and Mary. LM Restaurant Group remains a family-owned hospitality company that specializes in creating local gathering places that deliver great food and down-to
- the-last detail service. LM is now 350 team members strong. Our portfolio includes an eclectic assortment of hotel restaurants and catering & event venues that all share a common goal: making people feel cared for especially when it comes to our team

LM Restaurants currently include Evanston Corner Bistro, Grant Park Bistro, River North Bistro, Land & Lake Kitchen, and Land & Lake Rosemont.

LM Catering & Events include the Back of House operation at Hilton Orrington-Evanston, City View Loft, Kitchen Chicago, Lacuna Events by LM, LM Studio, and Twenty-Six Event venue and Sky on Nine.

**Location Highlight**
Evanston Corner Bistro is our newest location of LM’s popular bistro concept. The restaurant just opened on October 13,2023, on the ground floor of the Hilton Orrington’s Hotel in the heart of Evanston. The menu focuses on affordable contemporary dishes which highlights our fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant features a light filled dining room, an expansive bar, separate private dining areas, as well as an outdoor covered terrace with heat lamps so diners can take advantage of patio season even as the temperature drops.

**Job Description **LM Restaurant Group is looking for a talented Bartender to join our growing team at Evanston Corner Bistro. The primary goals of this position will be responsible for providing prompt, professional and friendly guest service to restaurant & bar guests always and helping the team do the same. If a manager isn't present, the Lead server takes responsibility for all staff and help staff resolve any issues a customer encounters during their time with us.

**What will I be doing?**

As a Bartender, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

- Must practice a full hands in-full hands out approach.
- Responsible for preparing, mixing, and pouring any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.
- Responsible for having a strong food knowledge base as well as a very detailed understanding and memorization of the current menu items which include all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as food and specials.
- Must actively use creative upselling techniques to sell our products.
- Must be proactive in effectively selling beer, wine, liquor, and food to guests sitting in the dining area.
- Communicates all necessary and important information with the General/Restaurant Manager(s).
- Capable of multi-tasking and working at a fast but thorough pace.
- Attends the daily pre-shift meeting to learn any important daily information as well as any other scheduled staff meetings.
- Have comprehensive wine and liquor knowledge and adheres to all state liquor laws.
- Ensures that all state health regulations are being adhered to.
- Cash & credit card handling.
- Must be enthusiastic and interactive to help portray a friendly, fun, and exciting bar environment.
- Responsible for cocktail batching when needed and keeping accurate inventory and dates.
- Responsible for making syrups/infusions and working with the Lead bartender/Restaurant manager to keep an accurate inventory.

**What are the Requirements/Skills needed?**
- Collaborate closely alongside coworkers to ensure customer satisfaction and overall cleanliness of the establishment.
- Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment.
- Ability to multi-tasking
- Establish a positive relationship with co-workers and managers through a solid work ethic, positive attitude, punctuality, and dependability.
- Attention to detail and sense of urgency.
- Organization and cleanliness
- Basic communication skills in English
- Knowledge of basic sanitation practices
- Knowledge of proper food handling
- Must practice safety in the workplace.

**Other Duties & Tasks**
- Must be able to stand for 8+ hours.
- Ability to carry heavy trays.
- Ability to lift-up to 20 pounds regularly and 50 pounds on occasion.
- Ability to walk, stand, kneel, reach, climb, balance, stoop, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend, twist, squat, and do repetitive motions regularly throughout shift.
- Ability to work in hot and cool conditions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Well groomed, professional appearance

**Qualifications**
- 2+ years prior experience as a bartender required.
- Food Handlers, Allergens certifications within 30 days of employment.
- High School diploma/GED (preferred)
- Must be customer-service oriented and have excellent hospitality skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vet