Live Nation Entertainment is hiring: Cocktail Server- Music Hall in Chicago

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Bartender. Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.

Job Summary

Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and respond to guests’ needs
• Suggestively sell beverages and menu items; take orders
• Answer guest questions, make recommendations, up-sell liquors
• Communicate drink orders to bar through Point of Sales system
• Deliver drinks, maneuvering trays through large crowds
• Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift
• Remove dirty glasses and dishes from tables including the lifting/moving of bus tubs up to 25lbs.
• Keep tables clean/wiped
• Clean spills, remove food, trash or other obstacles from floor using proper lifting techniques
• Maintain House of Blues safety and sanitation standards
• Follow housekeeping standards per HOB policy
• Keep current on all standard operating procedures
• Request identification from any guest who appears to be under 30 years of age
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies
• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of the manager
• Receive payment and process cash, credit card or Traveler’s check transactions according to HOB policy
• Ensure that comp and void checks are processed according to HOB policy
• Assist other servers and staff as needed

Requirements

• Ability to work late hours
• Flexible schedule
• Working knowledge of cocktail tray service, basic food service, responsible alcohol service, drink recipes and garnishes, point of sales systems
• 3 years’ work experience interacting with people in a positive environment
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
• Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Cash handling experience
• Experience recognizing valid ID’s
• Experience in a live music environment

Working Environment

• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.