Bartender

Good Eats Group is owned and operated by John McLean and Martin Murch. The brands showcase the collaborative, global Epicurious inspired partnership between the owners throughout their various restaurant concepts. Staying true to their culinary roots, Mac & Martin’s vision offers show stopping cuisine in a casual, hip, and welcoming environment. Our culture is dedicated to embracing every team member and guest in creating memories of life through curating guest experiential journeys while they visit. This all-inclusive approach of individual spirited managers our at the core of the group and we are poised to align with a strategic partner who sees and appreciates the vision for our next chapter. BURGER BAR Chicago Chicago Tribune Readers Choice Award: BEST BURGER IN CHICAGO 2026!!! 🍔🍔🍔 The staple of the Good Eats Group brands. As the name suggests, Burger Bar Chicago features craft USDA Prime ½# burgers and craft beer with several fun, contemporary menu items to fill in the gaps. Burger Bar Chicago is the first Prime Burger, Burger restaurant in America. Let us get started by sipping on our exclusive “1837 Red Ale”. The food is fresh, interesting, and delicious. These are hand-crafted unique burgers using fresh, wholesome, politically correct proteins such as chicken, turkey, pork, shrimp, tuna and American hormone and antibiotic-free USDA prime ground beef. Snacks and sides are a significant part of the menu with choices such as fresh-cut Truffle Fries, Sweet Potato Tots, Bacon Lollipops, grilled Sassy Wings, our famous Fried Pickles and three varieties of incredible Mac and Cheese. Large chopped salads and hand-spun shakes round out the food experience at Burger Bar. Cool, edgy, fun, and inviting, Burger Bar Chicago serve simple but unique familiar foods with an urban twist that anyone can sink their teeth into. Do not forget our exclusive, Good Eats Group “1837 Red Ale” that received 4.3 rating in the Beer Advocate. Join the group that focuses on Guest Experiential Journeys to Create Memories of Life. Good Eats Group is lighting up the South Loop. Below our a listing of some of our Awards & Accolades: Good Eats Group “Best New Business Near South Planning Board City of Chicago” Time Out Finalist for all locations Foodservice Industry News Showcase Rewards Network – Best Partner Feature Trust20 – Partner Showcase The 22 Best Reservations for Chicago – Michigan Avenue Magazine Burger Bar Chicago Long live the KING "Chicago Tribune Readers Choice Award: BEST BURGER IN CHICAGO 2026!!! 🍔🍔🍔"

• Best New Burger Restaurant Chicago” -
• Top Burger” – Chicago Burger Review
• Best Burger Restaurant Chicago” – Chicago Best
• Best Fried Pickles Chicago” – Red Eye
• Steakhouse Stacker” – Reader
• Best Vegetable Burger Chicago” – Vegetarian Society of Chicago and Illumine Magazine 2015
• Best and Most Outrageous Burger Restaurant Illinois” – Yahoo Travel

Top 38 in the Globe – Burger Business

• Best Mac & Cheese” – Chicago Tribune
• Hot & Smokey mixes my two favorite things and does it well” – The Chicago Burger Review
• 10 Best Thanksgiving Burgers in the Country” – Burger Business

Time Out LOVE - Award Winner TRAVEL CHANNEL – FOOD PARADISE TASTY TAVERNS July 2020 Top 15 Best Burgers Chicago – Four Square 2021 The 22 Best Reservations for Chicago – Michigan Avenue Magazine 2021 A bartender is responsible for providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons while satisfying their beverage needs. An understanding of mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits is an integral part of the job. Taking beverage orders from customers and wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail is vitally important to the success of the restaurant. Job Duties

• Balancing cash receipts
• Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories
• Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment
• Organizing the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory
• Placing orders for liquor, beer, wine, and other supplies
• Slicing, pitting, and preparing fruit garnishes for drinks
• Planning bar menus
• Creating unique drinks
• Preparing and serving appetizers, snacks, or other food items for customers at the bar
• Complying with all food and beverage regulations
• Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behaviour
• Checking identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers
• Satisfying patron requests in a timely manner.
• Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations.
• Collecting money for drinks served and providing change as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Training or Experience with Bartending
• Extensive Knowledge of Drink Mixing and Garnishing
• Strong Communication Skills
• Positive Attitude and personable demeanour
• Ability to multitask and provide attention to detail
• Ability to Stand for Long Periods
• Strong Observational Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Computer Literacy
• Second Language a Plus

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