Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Bartender for the Sheraton Northbrook, Northbrook IL, 60062

Job Purpose:

The Bartender is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they've made the right choice to stay with us

Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers Be self-motivated and use time wisely Maintain open line of communications with each department Communicate pertinent information Openly accept critical/developmental feedback Be available to help other departments in emergency situations Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following: Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess basic computational ability. Must possess basic computer skills. Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities. Familiarity with all menu items Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception Talking and hearing occur continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in cutting of fruit. Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification Other: Being passionate about people and service. Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees. Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc. Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit. Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used. Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays Salary $16.00 - $16.80 hourly Team Driven and Values Based Culture Medical/Dental/Vision available for full-time employees and their families Paid Time Off: Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service Sick Time - 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked Paid Holiday: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day Same-day pay available Employee Assistance Program Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other) Account Retirement: After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401(k) with up to 5% company match Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Parental leave Referral program Access to Talent team to help you reach your career goals Other benefits: Career Growth Opportunities/Manager Training Program