Bartender: Craft Cocktails, Guest Focus, Growth Path

Ditka's Restaurant Group; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Ditka's Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced bartender to welcome guests, mix and serve beverages, and ensure quality in both bar and dining areas. The role emphasizes responsible service, cash handling, and adherence to safety policies while contributing to a positive guest experience.

The position requires knowledge of drink recipes, effective upselling, and the ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in a busy bar environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working as bartender in a full service concept.
• Ability to follow alcohol service laws and responsible service guidelines.
• Ability to handle cash and operate POS systems with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage orders for bar and dining areas.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages following recipes and presentation standards.
• Verify guest ages and ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, glassware, stock, and restock as needed.
• Handle cash transactions and follow company cash handling procedures.
• Resolve guest complaints to promote brand loyalty and return visits.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Ditka's Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced bartender to welcome guests, mix and serve beverages, and ensure quality in both bar and dining areas. The role emphasizes responsible service, cash handling, and adherence to safety policies while contributing to a positive guest experience.

The position requires knowledge of drink recipes, effective upselling, and the ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in a busy bar environment.