Bartender / Server

Le M\u00e9ridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center is an upscale hotel located adjacent to the Oakbrook Center shopping mall in Oak Brook, Illinois, offering guests a calm haven and chic sophistication. With a superb location, the hotel provides easy access to many notable Chicago attractions including Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Art Museum, and downtown Chicago. Renowned for blending luxury and comfort, Le M\u00e9ridien Chicago aims to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences that balance style with convenience. The hotel is part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, a well-respected hospitality management company known for its commitment to excellence and associate satisfaction. At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, every team member is valued as an essential part of delivering outstanding guest experiences. The organization fosters a positive environment where associates are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, receive ongoing recognition, and access professional growth opportunities including best-in-class training programs and wellness initiatives. Additionally, associates enjoy travel discounts across a portfolio of properties, comprehensive benefit plans, and a supportive community culture built on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The current opening at Le M\u00e9ridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center is for a Bartender within the Food and Beverage team. This role involves serving beverages and food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner to deliver outstanding guest satisfaction. The bartender will be responsible for preparing drinks not only for guests but also for other servers, acting as cashier for the bar, and ensuring the bar area is properly stocked and maintained. Duties include requisitioning beer, wine, spirits, paper products, condiments, and fresh produce based on daily event projections, as well as managing the cutting and storage of fresh garnishes and perishables to maintain product quality. The bartender also greets guests warmly, promotes beverages, mixes drinks according to standard recipes while practicing prudent portion control, and handles cash and credit transactions accurately using the point of sale system to ensure accountability.

This position requires a passion for hospitality and a commitment to superior customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months experience as a bartender with valid food handler and TIPS certification or equivalent. Flexibility to work varying shifts including evenings and weekends is expected, allowing for a work-life balance that suits the candidate’s lifestyle. Bartlett’s success is supported by Crescent Hotels & Resorts’ strong culture of respect and inclusion, promoting open conversations on diversity and equity, and supporting growth by recruiting and promoting diverse talent. The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with federal employment laws and ensuring rights for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation includes highly competitive wages, an exceptional benefits plan eligible for associates and their families, a matching 401K program, discounts across Crescent-managed and Marriott properties, plus free meals in the associate cafeteria. This opportunity promises a dynamic career with a supportive employer that truly cares about its team members’ wellbeing and professional growth.