Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Memorable Guest Experience

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted benefits

Emergency financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity theft insurance

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Bartender to prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the bar and dining areas. You will follow standard recipes, uphold liquor laws, and assist guests with a memorable experience in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes multi-tasking, teamwork, and clear communication, with career growth opportunities and industry certification support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Experience in bartending or hospitality is a plus.
• Knowledge of liquor laws and responsible alcohol service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks following standard recipes.
• Monitor guest drink limits to ensure compliance with service policies.
• Validate IDs and uphold alcohol awareness procedures.
• Maintain a well-organized bar and assist in beverage inventory.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable service to guests and team.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Alcohol service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Bartender:At this location, earn $9 / hour plus Tips!

At Lazy Dog, we truly are a family. If you love building connections, making memories around the dinner table and opportunities to advance your career in the hospitality industry then you’ll fit right in at Lazy Dog. We believe a company culture thrives when it feels more like a family than a place of work. We put people first – by taking care of our teammates, providing them with great mentors and leaders, and (most importantly) offering them a chance to grow as people and professionals.

What we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Teammate discount
• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

You’re Good At

• Responsible Beverage Service Certification required
• You like helping people and you want to learn their names.
• You like a well-organized, well-run bar.
• You can make a cocktailto specifications.
• You mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for guests of the bar and dining room following standard recipes.
• You monitor and ensure that no guest receives more than the allowed number of specific drinks.
• You understand the proper state and federal liquor laws; validating ID process; alcohol awareness procedures for preventing guest intoxication.
• You can multi-task in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• You prepare thoroughly and strive for perfection.
• You practice what you preach.
• You communicate clearly. You write well. You speak well. You can explain just about anything to anyone.
• You want to be part of a team and create fun – whistle while you work.
• You are happy, trusting, passionate and determined.
• You can put yourself in the others person’s shoes.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• CA Resp Beverage Cert (California)
• ServSafe Card (California, Florida)
• Food Handlers Card (California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)
• Navada TAM Card (Nevada)
• Sheriffs Card (Nevada)
• IL Basset Cert (Illinois)
• GA Alcohol Handling (Georgia)