The Burnham Park Yacht Club, Chicago

The Burnham Park Yacht Club

1500 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 | https://bpyc.com/ | @burnhamparkyc

The Burnham Park Yacht Club is situated in the newly configured Museum Campus Area of Chicago’s Lakefront.  We are located on Northerly Island which forms the Eastern Shore of Burnham Harbor which is the most sheltered harbor in Chicago.

Our clubhouse provides views facing the harbor offering magnificent views of the harbor activity as well as a panoramic scope of Chicago’s skyline.  It is said to be the most exquisite view of Chicago. 

Job Description
Hourly Position Private Club

Position Title: Server

SUMMARY:  Greets members, provides knowledgeable description of daily specials and menu options.  Takes food and drink orders to guests in bar and dining area.

Responsibilities:

• Serve multiple tables of guest meals of breakfast, lunch, dinner, or banquet setting
• Relays orders to kitchen and serves courses from kitchen to dining area
• Observes diners to quickly respond to any additional requests
• Record guest orders and enter them into Point Of Sale system
• Refill drinks and deliver food when necessary via tray service
• Work within a team environment
• Other functions assigned by management may be to re-stock, check restrooms, empty bus tubs, refill ice, assist members with bagged ice service, overall assist other team members when required.
• Polish chafing dishes, silverware, glasses, and plates.
• Ensure proper set up of all work stations
• Arrange, set-up and breakdown buffet stations
• Will attend daily line up meetings
• Assist in performing daily side work

Education:

• Server Experience is mandatory
• Must be 18 years of age.

Performance Standards:

• Meets all company service standards
• Maintains upbeat, guest-first, positive attitude
• Team work

Working Conditions:

• 100% walk and stand
• Must be able to carry tray up to 40 pounds
• Be able to reach, bend, lift up to 30 pounds

Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of hourly position validations including company-required training.  (Safety, systems, menu).  Passing an alcohol certification (Serv Safe).  Online course available

Job Description
Hourly Position Private Club

Position Title: Bartender

SUMMARY:  To mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to members.  Standard recipes will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Check members identification and serve drinks adhering to state regulations
• Prepare mixed drinks, draft, bottled beer, custom drinks, and wine
• Be able to serve our full menu at the bar
• Record guest orders and enter them into Point Of Sale system
• Reconcile daily bar inventories
• Work within a team environment
• Other functions assigned by management may be to re-stock, check restrooms, empty bus tubs, refill ice, assist members with bagged ice service, overall assist other team members when required.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized bar area.  Lift bus tubs and clean glassware.
• Assist in performing daily side work
• Expect occasional 2am close

Education

• Server/Bar Experience is mandatory
• Must be 21 years of age

Performance Standards

• Meets all company service standards
• Maintains upbeat, guest-first, positive attitude
• Team work

Working Conditions

• 100% walk and stand
• Be able to reach, bend, lift up to 30 pounds
   

Training Requirements

• Successful completion of hourly position validations including company-required training.  (Safety, systems, menu).  Passing an alcohol certification (Serv Safe). (Basset Certificate) Online course available.

Apply for positions:

To apply for any of the positions above please contact Jori Cistaro @ gm@bpyc.com ensuring to enclose your updated resume and our job offer form.