Bartender

Streamwood Park District; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Streamwood Park District is seeking a part-time Bartender responsible for operating and cleaning the bar during events. Candidates must be 21 years of age or older and have bartending experience. The position pays $15 per hour.

Responsibilities include checking email for schedules, maintaining stock, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should possess strong customer service skills and be willing to work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• BASSET & Bartender training required.
• CPR & AED certified within six months.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean the bar.
• Check email for work schedules.
• Maintain stock and operate the bar during events.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Ability to follow directions

Leadership qualities

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Event & Corporate Services Manager, the Bartender is responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning up the bar. The Bartender is responsible for performing the essential functions as outlined below. This is a part‑time position with weekday and weekend days and hours as needed. This is an at‑will position.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be 21 years of age or older.
• Candidate must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Candidate must have some bartending experience.
• Candidate must have BASSET & Bartender training before they can work any party as a bartender.
• Candidate must have CPR & AED certified within six (6) months of hiring (District provided).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee must check email for work schedule and work‑related communications.
• Employee must demonstrate, support and enforce Park District customer service standards.
• Employee must set‑up bar and maintain stock for party.
• Employee must operate bar for scheduled hours.
• Employee must clean up and properly put away all bar supplies.
• Employee must complete bar inventory, bar tally, and bar statements and return to event supervisor.
• Employee must restock shelves (glasses, napkins, etc.) and refrigerator (beer, liquor, etc.).
• Employee must leave liquor room neat and orderly.
• Employee must collect bar fees and bartender fees due from the rental patron.
• Employee must refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages while working.
• Employee must ascertain an accurate head count for open bars.
• Employee must be enthusiastic and welcoming, as we want patrons to have a good time.
• Employee must wear appropriate uniform at all times.
• Employee must attend staff meetings.
• Employee must always be prompt and prepared for scheduled hours.
• Employee must perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of Streamwood Park District's safety program.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee must create enthusiasm and interest and be positive and supportive of Hoosier Grove Barn and the District.
• Employee must maintain an appropriate customer service attitude.
• Employee must adhere to Park District policies and procedures as described in the Personnel Policies Manual.
• Employee must perform all other duties as assigned and/or needed.

Cognitive Considerations

• Employee must be able to follow directions and communicate in English.
• Employee must be able to make decisions objectively based on customer service and fiscal constraint.
• Employee must be able to troubleshoot issues and problems associated with the bar equipment, supplies, etc.
• Employee is responsible for keeping organized records and reports.

Psychological Considerations

• Employee must be able to communicate with their supervisor and co‑workers.
• Employee must be able to communicate with patrons occasionally under stress.
• Employee must be able to work independently in day‑to‑day operations with general direction of the Event & Corporate Services Manager.
• Employee must have the ability to delegate work, where appropriate, in order to accomplish work most effectively.
• Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
• Employee must be able to work in a team atmosphere, while promoting the Park District mission statement, vision and core values.
• Employee must have the ability to maintain self‑control and composure in difficult situations.
• Employee must have the ability to recognize priorities and meet deadlines.
• Employee must have the ability to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
• Employee must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
• Employee must possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives.

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Employee must be able to lift and carry items such as cases of beer, large containers of ice, large pop containers, etc.
• Employee may be required to work both inside and outside during various environmental conditions, such as, but not limited to rain and mud, hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, noise and hazardous chemicals.
• Employee must operate and handle assigned equipment.
• Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site and be able to perform light to moderate manual tasks such as moving bar equipment, setting up and break down the bar, etc.
• Employee may perform duties which include, but are not limited to prolonged lifting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time.
• Employee must monitor weather conditions and notify the Parks Department if necessary. For example, they may need to call the Parks Department to plow snow before or during an event.

Range/Hourly Rate

Current employee pay range $15.00–15.00
Newly hired employees can expect to start at $15.00 per hour.

Benefits We Offer

Please see for applicable benefits: SPD‑PayTransparency‑WebsiteDisclosure‑2025.pdf