The Assembly American Bar & Café opened its doors in 1978 for the first time in Hoffman Estates. Glenn Taylor was a part of the original team running the Assembly and in 1995 he and his family took over as the sole owners. In 2015 ownership fully passed to his son and daughter-in-law. The philosophy, in the ensuing years, was to maintain the original recipes and character of the restaurant. In 2016 the Assembly was featured on WGN’s food series Chicago’s Best featuring their Bionic Burger. Learn more about our menu at assembly-bar.com.
Position Summary
Be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills. Position responsible for ensuring guests’ enjoyment. You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. Be guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing. Take pride in personal appearance and show dedication to your job. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cooks bar guest orders for burgers, grilled chicken, ribs, chili, and soup
Mixes, garnishes, and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Welcomes each guests personally using enthusiastic words, tone, and body language at all times
Makes guests feel appreciated through your actions
Works as a team with all personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
Works with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to the Company’s standards at all times
Inputs drink orders into computer immediately, collects money from guests for drinks served and makes change
Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display
Washes and sterilizes stemware
Counts drinks guests are served and track open bar tabs
Anticipates Guest’s needs and follow the half-full rule when offering another drink; remains alert of Guest signals (raising a hand, looking directly at you, etc.), and acknowledges Guest so they know you will be right with them
Learns guests’ names, occupations, and favorite drinks
Responsibly serves alcohol and remains aware of guests’ state of intoxication
Follows clean and sanitary cooking and cleaning practices
Continuously keeping hands clean and wearing gloves when handling food
Monitors that food is kept at appropriate temperatures according to food and safety guidelines
Prepares, cooks, and serves bar guests with food as they ordered and to the correct temperature
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Be of legal age to serve alcohol
State applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card
Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
Basic mathematical skills and an ability to handle money and give correct change
Basic reading skills
Basic computer skills
Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
Excellent communication skills
Organizational skills
Multi-task oriented
Knowledge of Company’s food and beverage specifications
Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.