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Wind Creek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 12,398 - 18,115; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

401K with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Wind Creek is seeking a Bartender in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities include mixing and serving drinks, ensuring cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. Experience in a related role is preferred.

The position offers a pay range of $9.00 - $13.15, contingent upon experience, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• One year of related experience or equivalent education and training required.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve drinks to customers.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items and drink recipes.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of cocktails and drink recipes

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Native American Indian Preference in hiring policy is adhered to at all times; Wind Creek Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or religious orientation. Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality Authority.

Job Overview

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

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes orders from guests and Servers
• Maintains complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers, non-alcoholic selections, specials and mixes 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 knowledgeable 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 & responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

• 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

• Pay range: $9.00 - $13.15 (The base pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.)
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following: group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as access to a flexible spending account (FSA) option. We also offer Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, 401K with matching, shift differential, and discretionary quarterly bonuses.