Bartender

Bob Chinn's Crab House; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Chinn's Crab House in Wheeling, IL is seeking a bartender to mix and serve drinks, take bar and waiter orders, and ensure accurate cash handling while maintaining a clean, well-stocked bar. You will uphold sanitation standards and knowledge of standard alcoholic recipes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior bar/restaurant experience, plus strong English communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and prior experience in a bar/restaurant.
• Knowledge of standard alcoholic recipes.
• Basic math skills.
• Understanding of federal, state and local liquor laws.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and serves drinks for guests in the bar as ordered.
• Mixes and serves drinks for waiters as ordered.
• Records and calculates all guest orders in bar tickets.
• Returns correct change or charges vouchers to guests promptly.
• Follows cash-handling procedures and policies.
• Takes food orders for guests at the bar.
• Cleans, stocks, and maintains the bar through the shift.
• Follows safety and sanitation policies.
• Serves drinks in clean, polished glassware.
• Cleans up and re-sets the bar after service.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Organized

Food & beverage knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Basic Functions:

Prepares and serves alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages. Demonstrates excellent customer service. Consistently prepares drinks by following recipes. Maintains bar and equipment in "like new" condition and follows all sanitation and health guidelines. Demonstrates accuracy in all cash handling procedures.

Essential Functions:

1. Mixes and serves drinks for guests in the bar as they are ordered.
2. Mixes and serves drinks for waiters as they are ordered.
3. Properly records and calculates all guests orders in the bar tickets.
4. Returns correct change or charges voucher to guests in a timely manner.
5. Follows all cash-handling procedures and policies.
6. Takes food orders for guest at the bar.
7. Cleans, stocks, and maintains the bar through out shift.
8. Follows all safety and sanitation policies.
9. Serves drinks in clean and polished glassware.
10. Cleans up and re-settles the bar after completion of service.
11. Properly records and writes-off of all complimentary drinks.
12. Restocks the bar.
13. Communicates information regarding guest requests, out-of-stock items, and new products to all employees and managers.
14. Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed as requested by a manager at any time.

Qualifications

Knowledge

1. High school diploma, and prior experience in a bar and restaurant.
2. Knowledge of standard alcoholic recipes.
3. Basic math skills.
4. Understanding of federal, state and local liquor laws.

Skills/Aptitudes

1. English language and professional communications skills are required.
2. Ability to take direction.
3. Ability to work in a team environment.
4. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
5. Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
6. Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.

Working Conditions

1. This position will spend 95% of the time standing.
2. This position will spend 5% of the time sitting.
3. Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.
4. The individual must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.
5. Must be able to hear with 100% accuracy with correction.
6. Must be able to see to 20/20 vision with correction.

Level

Must be able to work under moderate supervision.

Non-Essential Duties and Functions

Use of a Point of Sale System.