BARTENDER

Bodega-Taqueria-Y-Tequila; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in Chicago, IL is seeking a dynamic Bartender to join our team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of bartending experience and a passion for hospitality, delivering fast, friendly, and professional service to guests and servers.

You will craft cocktails to specification, maintain bar cleanliness, ensure responsible service, and collaborate with management on events and promotions. This role requires compliance with health and safety rules and a welcoming, team‑oriented

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years bartending experience.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Must comply with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages following recipes; maintain quality and presentation.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide personalized service to guests.
• Ensure minors and intoxicated individuals are not served alcohol.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and assist with events/promotions.
• Adhere to health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.

Skills

Bartending

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bodega Taqueria y Tequila West Loop - Chicago, IL 60607

Salary Range: $12.96 - $12.96 Hourly

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is seeking a dynamic and experienced Bartender to join our team. As a Bartender you will prepare, mix and service beverages for servers and guests in a speedy, efficient, friendly, and professional manner while providing exceptional customer service. This position requires a strong passion for hospitality, a charming personality, and a world-class standard of excellence. This individual reports to the General Manager or to the Assistant General Manager (AGM) in the absence of the General Manager.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

Team Collaboration

• Create and maintain a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area through disposing of all waste, clearing and cleaning all glassware, and wiping down bar and preparation areas.
• Collaborate with the management team to plan and execute special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.

Quality Control

• Monitor drink preparation, presentation, and service to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Address any issues or concerns related to beverage quality promptly and effectively.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of beverages, including ingredients, flavor profiles, and preparation techniques.

Customer Service

• Engage with guests meaningfully and warmly, ensuring all visitors feel welcomed and comfortable.
• Craft cocktails according to recipe and ensure the guest receives the correct and highest quality product at all times.
• Ensure that minors and intoxicated persons are not served alcoholic beverages.
• Create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for guests by engaging with them and providing personalized service.
• Effectively communicate with customers and employees in a positive and concise manner.
• Listen attentively to requests, provide accurate information, and respond appropriately.
• Maintain composure and attentiveness, particularly during busy periods or emergencies, setting a positive example for all staff.
• Collaborate closely with all departments to ensure smooth operations and uphold high standards of guest service.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Oversee alcohol safety practices, including proper storage, handling, and preparation of food items.
• Adhere to all alcohol service laws and regulations, ensuring responsible service practices.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years bartending experience required.
• Must have a high degree of professional integrity, and be able to work safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Safety Requirements

• All Associates are required to abide by all Safety rules and ensure they perform each task by practicing safe work habits. Any associate who incurs any type of injury is required to report immediately to their immediate supervisor or the Security Officer on duty.

Language Requirements

• Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly, and cordially with staff and vendors.
• Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms.
• Proficiency in effectively presenting information and responding to questions from staff and vendors.

E-Verify Participation

• Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• For more information on E-Verify, please visit the official E-Verify Website.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, stand; walk; full dexterity in use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.