Banquets Bartender

Wind Creek Hospitality; East Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 12,398 - 18,115; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with matching

Discretionary quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality in East Hazel Crest, IL, is looking for a Bartender to mix and serve drinks to customers. Responsibilities include taking orders, maintaining bar cleanliness, and having a thorough knowledge of drink recipes. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have one year of related experience, and complete required training. The pay range is $9.00 - $13.15 based on experience, with additional benefits like medical, dental, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One year of experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and equipment.
• Take orders from guests and servers.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Beverage preparation knowledge

Customer service

Knowledge of alcohol laws

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Overview: The Bartender shall mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes orders from guests and Servers
• Maintains complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers, non-alcoholic selections, specials and ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
• Maintains a complete awareness of cocktail and drink recipes and production methods
• Maintains a complete knowledge of designated glassware and garnish for each drink
• Maintains knowledge of different types of alcoholic beverages and their methods of production
• Inspects cleanliness and condition of assigned stations and associated public space and rectifies any deficiencies
• Greets guests and takes orders utilizing suggestive selling and up-selling techniques
• Utilizes Call Order procedures when preparing orders for Servers
• Continuously maintains cleanliness and organization of bars, bottle displays, coolers and station equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within six (6) months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• One (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• OR six (6) months’ experience within the Beverage Department at WCH required
• Willingness and ability to lift and maneuver a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
• Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition
• Must successfully complete Responsible Vendor Alcoholic Beverage Service and TIPS training
• Must successfully complete ServeSafe Sanitation training
• Willing and able to work odd or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
• Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

Base Pay and Benefits

• Pay range: $9.00 - $13.15 (base pay will depend on experience level and skillset)
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus access to a flexible spending account (FSA) option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, 401K with matching, shift differential, and discretionary quarterly bonuses