Bartender

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in Lake Zurich is seeking an experienced bartender to provide exceptional hospitality and craft high-quality beverages. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of bartending experience and a strong passion for creating an excellent dining experience. Responsibilities include ensuring a clean bar, following cash handling policies, and engaging positively with guests. If you share our passion for food and hospitality, we may be the right place for you to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years bartending experience required.
• Knowledge of how to make commonly requested cocktails is essential.
• Energy and a positive attitude while interacting with guests and team members.
• Excellent communication with guests and team members.
• Attention to detail in drink prep and service.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30+ pounds; stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality hospitality in a timely manner.
• Craft alcoholic beverages expertly for guests at the bar.
• Ensure a clean and well-stocked bar.
• Follow cash handling policies and procedures.
• Inform guests about menu items and recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-stocked bar.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cocktail making

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Energy & positivity

Cash handling

Job description

About LAGO

With an emphasis on steak and fine libations, guests 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.

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!