Bartender - Toro - Elgin, IL

Toro, Richard Sandoval's Restaurant and Tequila Bar, located in Chicago, is a vibrant culinary destination celebrated for blending Latin American food culture with an upbeat and unique dining experience. Toro offers a creatively crafted small plate menu complemented by a Suviche bar—a fusion of sushi and ceviche—set within a lively Rum Bar ambiance. The establishment is renowned for its diverse beverage offerings, which include expertly curated hand-muddled cocktails, an assortment of Latin wines, and a broad selection of sugarcane spirits chosen by dedicated Tequila Experts. As part of Accor's hospitality group, Toro benefits from the global resources and exceptional hospitality standards that define one of the world's leading hotel and restaurant brands. The company embraces diversity and inclusion, offering career growth opportunities and a workplace that nurtures talent and innovation across its many properties worldwide. The role of Bartender at Toro Chicago is critical to maintaining the restaurant's high service and quality benchmarks. As a Bartender, you will be the ambassador of Toro's beverage culture and a key player in delivering an authentic, personalized dining experience to guests. This role demands not only technical proficiency in mixing drinks and managing bar inventory but also deep knowledge of the beverage menu, especially sugarcane-based spirits, and culinary offerings. Beyond preparing and serving drinks, you engage guests with warmth and professionalism, creating memorable first impressions and lasting relationships. This position requires excellent communication and organization skills, the ability to operate point-of-sale systems, and the capability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Working at Toro means joining a team that values employee well-being and growth. Employees enjoy benefits such as exclusive discounts at Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwide, complimentary meals at employee dining facilities, and participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives. Health benefits, including medical and dental coverage, alongside financial conveniences like direct deposit, are provided to support the overall well-being of staff. Flexible scheduling that includes AM, PM, evening, and weekend shifts is expected to meet the dynamic needs of the restaurant. At a wage of $27.70 per hour, this position offers a competitive compensation package, reflecting the skill and responsibility required to succeed in this vibrant hospitality environment. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States and should embody a customer-focused mindset, reliability, and the capacity to work cohesively within a team. This role not only offers a platform to showcase bartending skills but also a gateway to limitless career development opportunities within the Accor group and beyond.

• Previous bartending experience
• Excellent knowledge of all beverage products
• Ability to work flexible shifts including AM, PM, evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation policies
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States