Bartender - High-Tip Potential, Flexible Schedule

Applebee's; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available to eligible

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee meals and discounts

Paid training and career development

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Applebee’s is hiring bartenders who enjoy hospitality, guest interaction, and thriving in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The role offers pay including tips and weekly pay, with high earning potential on busy shifts. You’ll help prep, mix, and serve drinks, take orders, and ensure a clean, safe bar area.

Flexible scheduling and employee meals/discounts are part of the package, with opportunities for growth and development as you contribute to a lively guest experience.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality and strong guest-service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, servers, and managers.
• Reliable and dependable with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to bar and restaurant guests.
• Make drinks according to Applebee’s recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized bar.
• Follow responsible alcohol service and food safety standards.
• Process guest payments accurately.
• Communicate with servers, kitchen staff, and managers.
• Create a fun and welcoming guest experience.

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong communication

Guest-service skills

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Reliability

Transportation

Job description

Applebee’s is hiring bartenders who enjoy hospitality, guest interaction, and thriving in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The role offers pay including tips and weekly pay, with high earning potential on busy shifts. You’ll help prep, mix, and serve drinks, take orders, and ensure a clean, safe bar area.

Flexible scheduling and employee meals/discounts are part of the package, with opportunities for growth and development as you contribute to a lively guest experience.