Bartender

Applebee's; Delafield (WI); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's in Delafield, Wisconsin, is seeking a bartender to mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and to provide attentive service to bar guests. The role involves preparing garnishes, handling food orders, and maintaining a clean, friendly dining environment.

You will work with a team to ensure guests receive timely service in a casual, welcoming atmosphere that blends Applebee's dining with the IHOP concept under one roof. Prior experience with bar equipment is helpful.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required.
• Able to operate blenders, frozen drink machines and other bar equipment.
• Must obtain or possess a valid food handler’s card prior to employment.
• In Wisconsin, obtain liquor permit within 30 days if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages following specifications.
• Interacts with bar guests to create a friendly atmosphere.
• Serves food and drinks to bar guests.
• Completes opening and closing side work.
• Slices fruit and garnishes for drinks.
• Presents checks and handles payments.
• Relays food orders to kitchen via POS system.
• Completes extra cleaning tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Verbal communication

Bar equipment operation

Education

Food handler's card

Tools

Blenders

Frozen drink machines

POS system

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks following specifications. Serves food drinks to guests in a courteous and timely manner.

Specific Functions and Duties:

1. Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and fruit juice to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

2. Interacts verbally with all bar guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.

3. Serves food and drinks to all bar guests.

4. Completes assigned opening and closing side work.

5. Slices fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks.

6. Presents guest checks to bar patrons. Makes change and/or completes any necessary charge card transactions.

7. Processes employee and/or manager food orders.

8. Relays food orders to kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system.

9. Completes extra cleaning tasks as assigned.

Qualification Standards:

1. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required.

2. Able to operate blenders, frozen drink machines and other bar equipment.

3. Transports and carries objects up to 15 pounds on a regular basis.

4. Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.

5. Must obtain or possess and/or obtain a valid food handler’s card prior to employment.

6. In Oregon must obtain OLCC Liquor permit within 30 days of hire.

7. Must be 21 years of age.

Physical Requirements:

1. Stands entire shift.

2. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other staff members.

3. Must have good sense of balance, be able to bend and kneel and lift bus trays, tubs, and glass racks frequently weighing 25 pounds.

Wages

1. Minimum wage plus tips.

2. Merit increases based upon performance.

3. Semi-annual performance evaluations.

Join the Team Behind a Groundbreaking Dining Experience!
We're bringing together two iconic brands—Applebee’s and IHOP—under one roof to create a one-of-a-kind restaurant concept. Guests can enjoy IHOP’s world-famous breakfast favorites and Applebee’s craveable casual dining and bar offerings, all in one convenient location. With two distinct dining areas, this innovative setup offers the best of both worlds in a single visit.
Be part of a team that’s redefining how people dine out. If you’re passionate about hospitality, love working in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of something truly unique, we’d love to meet you!