Bartender

Villa Park, Maldives; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Villa Park Hotel in Illinois is seeking a skilled Bartender to contribute to our exceptional F&B experience. You will provide warm, personal service, maintain bar inventory, prepare cocktails per standards, and ensure guest satisfaction with precision and professionalism.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of bartender experience, English proficiency, and a polished appearance. You will thrive in a team, handle fast-paced service, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• English language reading, writing and speaking required.
• Team-oriented with creative, outgoing personality.
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good knowledge of Food & Beverage products.
• Solid knowledge of beverage service styles, preparation and orders.
• Knowledge of hard liquor, wines and cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Must have complete working knowledge of bar items, ingredients and preparation.
• Ensure all details of service are performed properly for every guest.
• Adhere to Food & Beverage Department SOPs.
• Ascertain guest satisfaction and inform a manager of issues and resolutions.
• Greet regular guests by name and note preferences.
• Set up bar at opening with liquor, ice, glassware, juices and garnishes.
• Process drink orders accurately and manage billing efficiently.
• Prepare cocktails per standard beverage manual.
• Receive and check liquor against requisitions.
• Limit problems related to excessive drinking.
• Organize requisitions and verification for F&B items used in bar areas.
• Keep bar stocked and complete opening/closing duties.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Arrange bottles and glasses attractively.
• Keep bar area neat and tidy; clear dishes and glassware.
• Manage security in the work area.
• Assist with cleanup and cleaning of rails and counters.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Groomed appearance

Communication skills

Food & Beverage knowledge

Bev service and cocktail knowledge

Liquor & wines knowledge

Job description

Job Description

You are an ambassador for the exceptional service and cuisine that are hallmarks of our food & beverage experience. Your warm, personal attention and knowledge of our outstanding offerings makes guests feel unique and valued.

• Must have a complete working knowledge of bar items, ingredients and preparation
• Ensure all details of service are performed properly for every guest
• To understand and adhere to Food & Beverage Department Standard Operating Procedures
• Ascertain guest satisfaction and handle any problem which may arise, informing a manager of the problem and how it was resolved
• Greet regular guests by name and note and serve preferences accordingly
• Professionally set up bar at the start of opening, including liquor, icing, glassware, juices and garnishes
• Process drink orders in proper calling order both from guests directly and from service staff, checking for correct order and managing billing quickly and efficiently
• Make all cocktails in accordance with Hotel’s standard beverage manual
• Receive and check liquor against previous shift’s requisitions
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking
• Organize requisition, pick up and verification for F&B items used in the bar areas
• Ensure that the bar is fully stocked and all side opening and closing duties are completed
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
• Keep the bar area neat and tidy at all times, regularly clearing dishes and glassware
• Manage security in the work area, and at no time to leave the bar area unless properly relieved by a colleague
• Assist with cleanup - mopping floors, removal of cans and bottles, general cleaning of rails and counters, removal of melting ice in bins
• Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, outlets, hotel services/features

Job Description

You are an ambassador for the exceptional service and cuisine that are hallmarks of our food & beverage experience. Your warm, personal attention and knowledge of our outstanding offerings makes guests feel unique and valued.

• Must have a complete working knowledge of bar items, ingredients and preparation
• Ensure all details of service are performed properly for every guest
• To understand and adhere to Food & Beverage Department Standard Operating Procedures
• Ascertain guest satisfaction and handle any problem which may arise, informing a manager of the problem and how it was resolved
• Greet regular guests by name and note and serve preferences accordingly
• Professionally set up bar at the start of opening, including liquor, icing, glassware, juices and garnishes
• Process drink orders in proper calling order both from guests directly and from service staff, checking for correct order and managing billing quickly and efficiently
• Make all cocktails in accordance with Hotel’s standard beverage manual
• Receive and check liquor against previous shift’s requisitions
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking
• Organize requisition, pick up and verification for F&B items used in the bar areas
• Ensure that the bar is fully stocked and all side opening and closing duties are completed
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
• Keep the bar area neat and tidy at all times, regularly clearing dishes and glassware
• Manage security in the work area, and at no time to leave the bar area unless properly relieved by a colleague
• Assist with cleanup - mopping floors, removal of cans and bottles, general cleaning of rails and counters, removal of melting ice in bins
• Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, outlets, hotel services/features

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-years of service as Bartender
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• Team player with a creative and outgoing personality
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
• Good communication and customer contact skills; good problem resolution skills
• Good Food & Beverage product knowledge.
• A good knowledge of beverage service styles and techniques, beverage preparation and specialized beverage orders of service is required.
• A good knowledge of all hard liquor, wines, mixes/cocktails.

Additional Information

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