Lead Bartender

Looking for Server/Bartender at DIEGO! 

- FULL AVAILABILITY, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

- THIS POSITION REQUIRES ROTATING SERVER AND BARTENDING SHIFTS

- 3 YEARS BARTENDING EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIRED, HIGH VOLUME EXPERIENCE PREFERRED 

Part Time and Full time available.

The team behind Sueños at SOHO and Trino Steakhouse — the Baja-Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar from Executive Chef Stephen Sandoval, Diego. Located at 459 N Ogden Ave (the former G&O space). The bar is named after Chef Sandoval's hometown of San Diego, and offers a nod to the bordering Tijuana, where his love for street food was born.

Your Role: As a Front of House Team Member at DIEGO: We are looking for someone that can be strong Bartender and Server, with the flexibility to rotate positions. We are a pooled tip house, where servers and bartenders make the same tip and hourly rate, our server/bartenders average $35-$50+ an hour, and we are going into high-volume patio season.

The Front of House Team at Diego ensures that guests have a pleasant and memorable dining experience. They are the first and last face the guests interact with and will be their “go-to” person throughout their experience. Our Server/Bartender team will eloquently introduces the concept of Diego, and will educate themselves on the dietary restrictions and celebrations of their guests. Diego Servers-Bartenders also act as a liaison between the culinary team and server assistants to make sure the dance of food and service are properly executed.

Qualities and Skills we are looking for: Servers and Bartenders

• Strong food and spirit knowledge
• 3-5 years of experience in hospitality
• 1 or more years of high volume bartending experience preferred 
• Knowledge of relevant software programs like Toast, Sevenrooms are a plus
• Skilled in time management and multitasking
• Strong and efficient communication skills to efficiently communicate with BOH/FOH
• A sociable, open, attentive and positive personality, with the ability to maintain composure
• Self determined deliver quality service and motivate others
• Willingness to work through conflict and mistakes with a desire to be a better professional and better team member for your team. As a pool house, it is important everyone is pulling their share of opening and closing responsibilities, setting up the next shift for success. 

Some of the Responsibilities to be expected:

• Arrive for scheduled shift on time.
• Prepare dining room, service station and trays according to service standards.
• Set up the bar and mise en place for cocktails preparation.
• Ability to follow opening and closing checklists 
• Ability to follow recipes for all cocktails, no free-pouring is allowed, as consistency across all bartenders is vital importance so that every guests experiences the same drink, regardless of who is working. 
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and beverage offerings.
• Ensure high standards of personal presentation and grooming.
• Greet and welcome guests in a prompt and courteous manner using names when possible.
• Establish rapport with guests to build loyalty and gather constructive feedback for guest satisfaction.
• Abide by Diego standards for service and cleanliness.
• Upsell cocktails, wine selections and menu options according to guest preferences.
• Enter orders through the POS Toast system and fire courses with correct timing.
• Clear and return food and beverage items to the proper area.
• Clean and properly mark tables between courses.
• Converse with guests using polished and professional language.
• Completes daily responsibilities and can adapt to changing priorities.
• Work as a team to ensure the restaurant achieves its full potential.
• Keep work areas tidy and well organized.
• Escalate any guest concerns with the Bar Manager and/or Managing Parter
• Communicate with the kitchen regarding any dietary restrictions, wait times and menu questions.
• Apply service techniques consistently and with enthusiasm.
• Attends training sessions and meetings as required.

For more information and updates, visit Diego’s website diegochicago.com or follow along on Instagram at @diegoxchi.