Burnham Park Yacht Club is an anchor of the Chicago boating/sailing/yachting community situated on Northerly Island with a breathtaking view of our skyline. As a private membership club, you will get to know each member on a friendly first-name basis, and better anticipate each and every member's needs. Our members appreciate and are cordial toward the staff that serve them, but we still maintain a professional experience and environment. We keep a small FOH staff so this Yacht Club is "all hands on deck."
During the Harbor off-season our clubhouse is only open for Dinner service Friday and Saturday evenings, but starting in May this role will be a full-time position.
Ideally, my Lead Bartender will have minimum of 5 years experience behind a bar, table service as well, some background with F&B or FOH management, able to train servers and other bartenders, maintain inventory control and assist with ordering, and oversee closing procedures and checkout. Fine dining experience not necessary, but its a plus.
BASSET Card and Food Handlers certified a must.
We do not handle cash and we participate in tip pooling, so the sharper the team, the less staff required and the better the share at the end of the day.
Who are you? A detail-oriented professional hard-worker with a flair for bringing great food, great drinks, and a satisfying experience to our membership on a daily basis, never skimping on high-quality or that friendly smile which makes everyone welcome and at home. Able to work long shifts on your feet the whole time, (sometimes open to close), lift 40-pounds, thoroughly clean glassware in 3-compartment sink, keep track of multiple credit card tabs for non-member events, and maintain a clean organized work station. Flexible willingness to work outside bar sometimes if needed. (we have a new tiki bar this year)
Compensation is a respectable hourly (above tipped minimum wage, and based on experience and aptitude) and a share of the gratuity pool. Free parking for staff and a shift meal provided. Almost no late nights! Club typically closes before midnight.
Scheduling interviews this week and next for our club to reopen before the end of January. Apply with response to this post: Cover letter or note of introduction, resume and letters of recommendation.