Bartender (341)

Maxby Hospitality; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Flexible scheduling

Meal discounts

Paid vacation

Health insurance eligible

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Ancho & Agave in Lombard, IL is hiring a Bartender to join our team. Open availability and strong beverage service experience are valued as you craft drinks for guests in a lively environment.

Responsibilities include preparing drinks, taking orders, and ensuring outstanding service with a friendly, professional demeanor. Experience with wine, spirits, and beer is preferred, plus basic cash handling and POS familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a bartender in a high-volume setting.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Valid alcohol certification.
• Following recipes, including measuring and mixing ingredients.
• Labeling & stocking all bar ingredients & garnishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for bar patrons and guests.
• Interact with customers and take food & drink orders.
• Serve guests with a warm, friendly smile and maintain guest satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area; handle cash/credit payments.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

English communication

Food service

Wine knowledge

Cash handling

Education

Alcohol certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lombard AA - Lombard, IL 60148

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $9.00 - $9.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Open Availability

Ancho & Agave is hiring Bartenders to help us create an incredible food & beverage experience for our guests. If you love serving people and know how to "wow" with your customer service...we want you to be on our team!

Applicants must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented, and honest with strong beverage service experience. Must be available to work consistently, always have a positive attitude and be an excellent communicator.

Bartender responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for bar patrons and restaurant guests, interacting with customers, taking food & drink orders, serving guests with a warm, friendly smile, guest retention, cleaning, sanitizing, side work, teamwork of all varieties, reporting thoroughly to management, being responsible for cash and credit payments, etc.

Bartender Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Bartender in a high-volume setting, preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Valid alcohol certification.
• Following recipes, including measuring and mixing ingredients.
• Preparing ingredients for service, including cutting, peeling, stuffing, etc.
• Labeling & stocking all bar ingredients & garnishes so they are organized & easily accessible.
• Operating equipment and bladed tools following safety standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Elevated knowledge of wine, spirits and beer.
• Experience serving food. Ability to describe & make menu recommendations.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge.
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Executing opening and closing procedures.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 lbs.

Bartender Employment Benefits

• Hourly rate of $9 + tips
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Meal Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Eligibility for Health Insurance
• Eligibility for 401k

Ancho & Agave was born out of a flavor-obsessed craving for fresh, delicious Mexican food with a side of fun. We’re more than just tacos, amigos and tequila … we’re the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages and good times for a crave-worthy experience in a casual setting.

Ancho & Agave is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.