Bartender | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Oak View Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary The Bartender maintains clean working bars in accordance with OVG, Illinois Liquor Commission and Health Department standards. Prepare beverages and provide beverage service in a friendly courteous and timely manner, resulting in a superior guest experience. Maintain compliance with the SAVOR SAFE Alcohol Management Program. The rate of pay for this position is $30.87 and is tip eligible (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. This postition will be posted until May 8, 2026. About the Venue McCormick Place Convention Center located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America. With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma/GED
Must have sufficient math ability to accurately add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations and pass basic math skills test.
Must speak, be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisor’s and employees.
Understand written and oral direction and communicate effectively with others
Must possess good organizational skills
Must have ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work
Ability to work closely with others
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment; sense of urgency
Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy
Must have basic working knowledge of alcoholic beverages, previous bar/bartending experience required.
Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends
This position requires ability to operate a Micros cash register and other POS systems as assigned.
One (1) year certificate from college or technical school; or three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. B.A.S.S.E.T, TIPS OR ACT Required

Responsibilities

Required to carry alcohol certification card at all times when working, i.e. BASSET, TIPS, ACT.
Mix, garnish and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practices prudent portion control. Adheres to guidelines for alcohol pours, “no free-pouring/over pouring” allowed.
Keeps bar area at a high level of sanitation and hygiene at all times, maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Ensure the security and accuracy of assigned bank and accountability for any and all overages and shortages as defined in the SAVOR Cash Handling/Cash Variance Policy and cash deposits for related bar sales.
Monitors proper par levels of all supplies at assigned bars.
Generates consumption report for billing and inventory tracking.
Responsible for security of liquor inventory at all times.
All hard liquor bottles are required to be combined with the same type of liquor at the end of the night when restocking in warehouse.
All products are required to be placed back into boxes for bar porter to pick up. If no boxes are there, leave in lexon and stack product neatly.
Adhere to the SAVOR Bartender Inventory Policy.
Provide friendly, quick, professional service to guests and co-workers.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.