Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.00 - $58.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Antico Posto is a celebrated Italian cafe and wine bar located inside Oakbrook Center, renowned for serving authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive wine selection. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily, showcasing specialties such as handmade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli, hot and cold antipasti, brick oven hand-stretched pizzas, and house-churned gelato. The wine list at Antico Posto is extensive and diverse, featuring Italian, Californian, and Washington varietals, with more than 50 wines available by the glass and bottle. The establishment also features a private dining room and a seasonal patio to enhance the dining experience with a warm and inviting... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ability to stand and walk for entire shifts
- ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- availability to work varied shifts, including weekends
- legal age to serve alcohol
- ability to tolerate frequent exposure to liquids
- effective communication skills in English
- willingness to complete required alcohol awareness training
- compliance with all health and safety regulations
- ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Job Qualifications
- Previous bartending or beverage service experience preferred
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- knowledge of drink recipes and mixology
- familiarity with POS systems and cash handling
- ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- strong customer service orientation
- alcohol awareness training completion or willingness to complete
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
- team player mentality with a positive attitude
Job Duties
- Prepare and serve beverages to guests according to recipes
- stock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies
- available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- effectively service a full bar top, cocktail station, and dining room orders
- safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
- ability to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids
- safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders
- ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
- greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
- use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
- safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers
- manually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sink
- account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory
- responsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer
- ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated
- accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and account for and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
- understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
- use sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guests
- follow all steps of service
- understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
- comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- successfully complete alcohol awareness training
- follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- get along well with others and be a team player
- other duties will be assigned as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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