Bartender

Bocado Tapas; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bocado Tapas in Barrington, IL is seeking a bartender who delivers warm hospitality and crafted beverages in a lively dining setting.

You will mix cocktails, handle cash, explain menu items, and maintain a clean, well-stocked bar. 2+ years of bartending experience and a positive, energetic attitude are required.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and delivering an excellent dining experience.
• Knowledge of cocktails and ability to follow recipes for elevated drinks.
• Energetic, genuine positive attitude with guests and team.
• Minimum 2 years bartending experience.
• Excellent communication with guests and team members.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30+ pounds repeatedly.
• Able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality hospitality in a timely manner.
• Expertly craft alcoholic beverages for servers and guests at the bar.
• Prepare beverages following recipes in a timely manner.
• Follow all cash handling policies and procedures.
• Inform guests regarding all menu items available.
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication.
• Keep bar clean, sanitized and well stocked.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Job description

About Bocado Tapas

Bocado Tapas is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the flavors and social dining traditions of Spain, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. We offer bold, shareable food, thoughtfully crafted drinks, in a lively and inviting setting.

Compensation:

Base wage of $9.00/hour plus tips. Team members are guaranteed to earn at least $15.00/hour in accordance with applicable wage laws, with the opportunity to earn more based on gratuities.

Duties

• Provide the highest quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Expertly crafts alcoholic beverages for servers and guests at the bar.
• Prepares amazing and consistent beverages following recipes in a timely manner
• Must follow all cash handling policies and procedures
• Understand and provide information to guests regarding all menu items available
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Knowledge of how to make commonly requested cocktails and the ability to follow the recipes for an elevated drink making program
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Minimum 2 years bartending experience
• Excellent communication skills with guests and team-members
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds repetitively
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!