Bartender

BratHaus; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BratHaus seeks an experienced bartender to join our Woodstock, IL team. You will take orders, prepare beverages, craft cocktails, and provide an outstanding guest experience in a busy, rustic urban setting.

You will ensure bar cleanliness and stock, check IDs, and perform opening/closing duties with accurate POS reporting. A valid Bassett and food handler certification help qualify you for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a bartender.
• Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages.
• Bassett certified and food handler certification.
• Basic computer and math skills; strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and serving drinks and snacks to bar customers.
• Preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Mixing classic and innovative cocktails.
• Communicating with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Nurturing customers to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Making menu recommendations based on customers' needs and preferences.
• Keeping the bar clean, stocked, and well-organized.
• Checking IDs to ensure legal drinking age.
• Opening/Closing duties per management specification, including POS closing reports.
• Cash handling.

Skills

Order taking & serving

Beverage preparation

Cocktail crafting

POS knowledge

Money handling

Guest service

Bar cleanliness & stocking

Education

Bassett certified

Food handler certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

BratHaus is located on the Woodstock Square, 115 N Johnson St, Woodstock IL

Main Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Taking and serving both food and drink orders
• Preparing beverages for customers
• Recommend beverages based on bar customers' needs and preferences
• Craft high end cocktails
• POS knowledge
• Money handling/closing tabs
• Serve responsibly
• Maintain order

Bartender Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified bartender who can provide our customers with an outstanding guest experience. The bartender must be able to meet all the needs of our customers, compelling them to come back again.

Making beverage recommendations based on the needs and preferences of bar customers is a crucial factor for improving guest drinking experience and our bar's profitability. Communicating with guests in a professional and friendly manner is a must for excellent customer experience.

A good job candidate must be able to perfectly prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which includes mixing ingredients to prepare classic and innovative cocktails. They also need to keep the bar clean and well-organized, as well as ensure it is always fully stocked.

Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Taking orders and serving drinks and snacks to bar customers
• Preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Mixing classic and innovative cocktails
• Communicating with customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Nurturing customers to provide an exceptional guest experience
• Making menu recommendations based on customers' needs and preferences
• Keeping the bar clean, stocked, and well-organized
• Checking customers' IDs to ensure they meet the legal drinking age
• Opening/Closing duties per management specification, including POS closing reports
• Cash handling

Bartender Job Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a bartender
• Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages
• Basset certified
• Food handler certification
• Basic computer and math skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Professional and positive disposition
• Ability to keep the bar clean, stocked and well-organized
• Flexibility and willingness to work in shifts
• Team player
• Trustworthy
• Dependable

Rustic urban neighborhood Haus Pub and Family Restaurant in Central Historic Districts in both Richmond and Woodstock, IL! 20 craft and imported biers on tap, including many locally produced favorites and five exclusive haus brands brewed in conjunction with three top notch McHenry County breweries only available in Haus and in their taprooms! We offer Chef curated German inspired desserts and an elevated cocktail menu with and without alcohol. Brats, Burgers, Bier and what the Germans call, Gemutlichkeit-the warm comfortable feeling of belonging!