Bartender

LAGO (Glenview); Chicago, Glenview (IL, KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

LAGO (GLENVIEW) in Glenview, IL, is seeking an experienced bartender to contribute to a premium guest experience. The role focuses on crafting exceptional cocktails, delivering friendly service, and maintaining a fast, accurate bar workflow.

Base pay starts at $9.00/hour plus tips, with guests and the team guaranteed at least $15.00/hour under wage laws, and opportunities to earn more through gratuities. This on-site position offers a lively, hospitality-driven environment near Chicago.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience.
• Knowledge of common cocktails and ability to follow recipes.
• Energetic and friendly attitude with guests and team.
• Excellent communication with guests and staff.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 30+ pounds.
• Passion for food and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality hospitality promptly.
• Craft beverages for bar guests following recipes.
• Prepare consistent drinks and manage bar stock.
• Adhere to cash handling policies.
• Inform guests about menu items and promotions.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized bar area.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cocktail knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

ABOUT LAGO (GLENVIEW)

Excellence is coming to Glenview, at a restaurant called LAGO, the creation and vision of Fabio Viviani. With an emphasis on steak and fine libation you will experience Italian tradition with an innovative twist. The cuts are only the thickest and finest and the seafood is unsurpassed. The atmosphere is relaxed, while at the same time, sophisticated with a Neighborhood feel. You may even catch a glimpse of Fabio himself. If you believe in this idea and vision, it's time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.

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!