Bartender

Postino Winecafe; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Paid sick time

401K with company match

Sommelier Certification reimbursement

FSA & Dependent Care

Medical benefits

Job summary

Postino Winecafe in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Bartender to accurately prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to company standards while maintaining a clean, organized bar. You will deliver a full service experience to guests at the bar and assist other service positions as needed.

We value energy, hospitality, and teamwork, and offer benefits including meal discounts, paid sick time, and opportunities to pursue sommelier certifications with reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service bar experience; combined industry experience will be considered.
• High-school diploma preferred
• State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required
• Responsible Alcohol Service Certification is required

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to company standards or per guest request.
• Deliver a full service experience to guests sitting at the bar and assist other service positions as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

State Food Handler’s Certification

Responsible Alcohol Service Certification

Job description

Description

We’re beyond excited to bring Postino to Illinois for the very first time and officially make Vernon Hills part of the Postino family! At Postino, we believe great restaurants are built by great people—and our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We’re here to Make People Feel Good, whether that’s the guests who walk through our doors or the team members who bring the experience to life every day. We’re building a team of people who bring good energy, show up authentically, take care of one another, and aren’t afraid to have a little fun along the way. As we get ready to open our doors in Vernon Hills, we’re looking for incredible people who want to help us introduce Postino to Illinois and build something special from the very beginning.

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united.

• Be Authentic and Humble
• Act with Integrity
• Bring Good Energy
• Get Extraordinary Results
• Achieve as a Team
• Inspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bartender your responsibility is to accurately prepare alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages to company standards or per guest request, while maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitized work area. This role delivers a full service experience to guests sitting at the bar and assists other service positions as needed.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

• Have an unparalleled love, passion, and commitment to making others feel good
• Have an eye for details and upholding standards
• Support, serve, and uplift your teammates.
• Enthusiastic ambassador for our brands
• Love spreading positive vibes
• Calm under pressure
• Operate with a sense of urgency
• Look for creative solutions and approaches

WHY YOU’LL LOVE BEING A BARTENDER AT POSTINO

Postino has a rich culture of delivering the best hospitality experience in the restaurant industry. We are a growing brand with unlimited career advancement who will support your journey with exceptional beverage and culinary development. The working relationships you build today will be deep, meaningful, and long lasting. Lastly, we believe you should have a voice and be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Meal Discounts & Perks
• Earned paid sick time
• 401K with company match
• Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier & Cicerone Certification and be reimbursed upon completion
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible.
• Access to Teladoc services for all team members after 30 days eligibility.
• Enroll in Medical Benefits and get Fitness Discounts & Additional Mental Wellness Programs
• Celebrate the year with our annual company party
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Requirements

• 1 year of full-service bar experience; combined industry experience will be considered.
• High-school diploma preferred
• State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required
• Responsible Alcohol Service Certification is required