Bartender

3 years

Lark Pizza is opening a new wood-fired pizza concept in Sumner 2025 and looking to expand our team and seeking a strong Bartender.

Candidates must have relevant Bartender experience within the hospitality industry. A strong knowledge base and passion for wine/spirits/craft beer is paramount. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our guest satisfaction and overall success of the restaurant.

Who we are looking for:
-Someone who loves classic and innovative cocktails.
-Someone who is creative and driven to make each sip better than the last.
-Great humans that respect themselves, coworkers and the community.
-Industry pros that have relevant experience and passion for hospitality.
-Someone who knows how to direct guests on pairing recommendations.
-A stellar team player that always represents the character of the company.
-Someone who seeks both personal and professional growth.
-A genuine, kind person with passion for service.
-Someone who has the willingness to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the overall welfare of the team: no job is too small!
-Someone who takes pride in the products and services offered at their place of work.
-Someone who maintains an awareness of all product knowledge information and information on the history of the restaurant.
-Someone who enjoys crushing every service.

THE IDEAL BARTENDER: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Experience in a high-volume craft cocktail environment is necessary.
• Candidates must have relevant experience within the hospitality industry. A strong knowledge base and passion for beer, whiskey, & classic cocktails is necessary.
• Must demonstrate superior beverage knowledge, including styles, industry trends, and various other aspects of the beverage industry.
• You enjoy sharing your expertise of spirits, bitters, beer, wine and more.
• Bartenders must be able to easily cultivate a memorable guest experience with a superior translation of our passion for food and beverage.
• Work as a team with all of the Meadowlark Hospitality staff in order to foster a healthy work environment as well as a successful service.
• Guests ask for you by name because they loved having you as their bartender last time.
• Experience in high volume/fast pace is a plus.
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment.
• Servsafe and basset/TIPS certified
• Comfort in using TOAST system or coordinating POS system.

About Us:

Lardon ( Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022-24), highlights cured meats, artisanal cheeses, sandwiches and coffee in an old world style cafe environment. Our newly launched dinner service is our take on coastal French fare, with Midwestern sourced ingredients. Rooted in the Logan Square neighborhood, Lardon is looking for a dedicated and driven executive chef who enjoys fostering a team environment and communicating our passion for artisanal food and drinks. Our cured meat and whole animal butchery program has become respected across the city, focusing on all salumi made in house in our one-of-a-kind curing room. Eclectic worldly wines, apertivo cocktails, amari, and local beers are hand selected to be paired with our one of a kind menu.

Union (Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023-24) is a community-centric love letter to the pride and joy of Midwest: beer and food. Adding to the diverse lineup of outstanding bars and restaurants in Logan Square, this uniquely Chicago concept pays homage to one of the worlds best cities for beer. The beer program is complemented by our New American cuisine by way of seasonally focused, shareable plates for any occasion.

The Meadowlark (#38 on North Americas 50 Best bars 2025, Esquires Best Bars List 2023, Eater Chicago's best bar 2023), is an intimate, dimly lit cocktail haven that exudes vintage Chicago charm. Comfortably seating 30, friends, neighbors, industry vets and visitors alike are invited to grab a seat around the bar to immerse themselves in The Meadowlarks rotating creative cocktail menu. As with all Meadowlark Hospitality projects, craftmanship and meticulous attention to detail are paramount. Drinks take center stage with an apothecary-style approach to the art of the cocktail. Our rotating conceptual based menu featuring unique spirits, house made bitters, tinctures, infusions, as well as fresh-pressed juices, market-driven, and seasonally rotating ingredients.

About Us:

Meadowlark Hospitality strives to create an environment that promotes transparency, authenticity and passion in all endeavors. We want to have a kick-ass team of people working jobs they love, learning something new along the way and finally finding a place you can call home. We are passionate about our people and our products, and looking for likeminded individuals who share the same ethos!

Compensation: Hourly ($12.62) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts

Mixology

Customer Service Skills

Cocktail Making

Creativity in Menu Development

Team Collaboration

Wine Service

Wine Knowledge

Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment

Spirits Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

High Volume Bartending

Knowledge of Industry Trends

Sales Acumen

Creativity in Cocktail Preparation

Leadership

Ability to build rapport with guests

Interpersonal Skills

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Time Management

Problem Solving Skills

Flexibility

Time Management Skills

Adaptability

Ability to Handle Feedback

Team Management

Customer Service Orientation

Commitment to Quality and Craftsmanship

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Stress Management

Training and Development

Collaboration

Passion for food and beverage

Attention to Customer Feedback

Creativity

Commitment to Sustainability

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Conflict Resolution

Effective Communication

Mentoring

Organizational Skills

Bartending Skills

Sales strategy

Ability to Train and Mentor Staff

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Inventory Control

Cost Control

Positive Attitude

Beer Knowledge

Financial Budget Management

Food Safety

POS Systems

Customer Service

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