Bartender
La Josie, a family-owned Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant on Randolph Row, has been serving family recipes and supporting the best agave distillers from all regions of Mexico since May of 2017.
In just a few short years, La Josie has become a beloved destination to eat, drink, and socialize in the West Loop. Besides our exceptional food menu, we pride ourselves on our unparalleled Agave program and one of the most meticulously-crafted cocktail menus in Chicago, we are constantly experimenting, refining, and learning more about the indigenous agave distillates of Mexico.
La Josie is looking for a passionate, experienced bartender to help with just that. As one of Chicago’s premier Agave bar programs, you should be a skilled bartender with exceptional communicative capabilities.
We are looking for someone who will be team-oriented, who want to be with us long-term, with a desire to dive deeper into the intricacies of Mexican agave production, and will be excited to share this knowledge with our team and our guests.
Requirements
- Motivated, innovative and creative
- Excellent knowledge of classic cocktails, general bar experience, well disciplined organization manner, special attention to detail regarding organization.
- 2+ years of bartender experience
- Flexible availability mornings, evenings and weekends
- Bilingual, Spanish preferred
- Good knowldege of Mexican cuisine and agave spirits.
Essential Duties & Responsibilties
- Bartend proffessionally 3-4 shifts per week
- Abilty to work under pressure with grace and ease
- Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude with a team player mindset.
- Food and beverage menu knowledge
- Maintain a polished, professional posture.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid servsafe certifications; basset, food handlers
- Willingness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with Toast is preferred
Physical demands and work enviorment
- Ability to be flexible and open-minded about job demands
- Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant (generally between 0-50 lbs.)
- Must be able to stand, walk, move during entire shift including frequent bending and stooping
If you have a passion for hospitality and like the sound of this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter.
We look forward to meeting you!
La Josie management