Bartender

Boka Restaurant Group and Executive Chef Chris Pandel & Lee Wolen are currently seeking insert bolded position to join the team of Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna, located in the lively River North neighborhood!  

Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, wellness benefits, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20 establishments! 

 About Boka Restaurant Group: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award- winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in.  

About Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna: Zarella's features a mix of tavern-style and artisan pizzas, an array of entrées and small bites, as well as fresh salads, alongside an ever-rotating menu of Italian specialties, promising a dining experience that is both nostalgic and unique. The space exudes a timeless charm that makes it feel as if it has been a beloved corner spot for generations.  

Food Runner Position’s Responsibilities:  

• • Maintain the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the bar. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers and condiments.
  • Responsible for the main stock, cutting and sorting of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and perishables daily to ensure product quality
  • Greet all guests in a courteous manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations
  • Check guests for proper identification, detect and act upon guest inebriation as trained
  • Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations
  • Prepare mixed drinks for service to customers
  • Properly open and pour wine at the bar
  • Open and close the bar by setting up and breaking down the bar and service stations
  • Correctly inputting orders into a posi at point of sale and creates a check for each guest
  • Locks up and stores all beverage, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank
  Qualifications:  

• Must have weekend availability (Friday, Saturday & Sundays)  
• This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team
• 3 year of bartending experience required
• Genuinely hospitable and caring of each and every guest’s experience, 

 Physical Requirements:  

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven, and/or slick surfaces 
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

 If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! 

Salary : $11