Bartender

HHM Hospitality; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Daily Pay

Free Basic Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Educational/Professional Development

Employee Assistance and Wellness Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

HHM Hospitality in Mettawa, Illinois is hiring a Bartender to provide excellent service to guests. Responsibilities include preparing and serving drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and previous bartending experience, with TIPS certification a plus. The role offers competitive wages, health insurance, and various employee benefits. A friendly demeanor and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Food Sanitation certificate required within 90 days of employment.
• TIPS certification is a plus.
• Must have previous bartending or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Serve beverages and food to guests as per standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar areas.
• Prepare drinks, check guest identification, and issue checks.

Skills

Previous bartending/mixologist experience

TIPS certified

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Food Sanitation certificate

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Bartender

Serve beverages and/or food in a friendly, courteous and timely manner, achieving a high level of guest satisfaction.

Your Growth Path

Beverage Manager/Restaurant Supervisor – Restaurant Manager – Food & Beverage Manager

Your Focus

• Maintain clean and organize bar areas.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Prepare and serve drink and/or food orders.
• If applicable, take orders, and serve and clear food and beverage to guests seated at tables in bar and lounge areas.
• Issue guest check and complete payment process.
• Follow standards for identifying and managing intoxicated guests.
• Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed.
• Complete required side work prior to shift end.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Assist with taking beverage inventory.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High school diploma preferred.
• TIPS certified a plus.
• Previous bartending/mixologist experience required or equivalent training.
• Food Sanitation certificate a plus, required within 90 days of employment.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Daily Pay
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work‑life resource.
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and different shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching with arms.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.