Bartender (LTP)

Trinity Services Inc.; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 10,228 - 14,568; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Services Inc. in Lockport, IL seeks a bartender to provide exceptional guest experiences by preparing and serving beverages and recommending local restaurants. You will maintain a welcoming bar environment, handle transactions, and ensure compliance with alcohol laws.

Requirements include bartending or hospitality experience and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. This is a non-exempt, on-site role with tips and a strong emphasis on customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or hospitality preferred.
• Must meet legal minimum age for alcohol service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain knowledge of drink menus, specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Greet guests warmly and provide attentive service.
• Process orders and payments using POS.
• Ensure bar area cleanliness and stock of supplies.
• Adhere to alcohol service laws and verify guest ages.

Skills

Spirits & cocktails knowledge

Customer service

Multitasking under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Overview

The Bartender provides an exceptional guest experience by preparing and serving beverages, recommending local restaurants, and maintaining a welcoming bar environment. This role requires strong customer service skills, beverage knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Salary: LTP $9 per hour plus tips

Location: Lockport, IL

Reports To

Roxy Manager

Network Or Department

Administration

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages following recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain knowledge of drink menus, specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Safely and responsibly serve alcohol in compliance with state and local laws.
• Greet guests warmly and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Recommend drink specials and nearby restaurants to enhance the guest experience.
• Respond to guest concerns in a professional manner and involve management when appropriate.
• Set up and break down the bar each shift, ensuring proper stock of tools, garnishes, glassware, and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, equipment, and storage spaces.
• Accurately process orders and payments using POS systems.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
• Verify guest age by checking IDs.
• Monitor guest intoxication levels and practice responsible service techniques.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to maintain smooth service.
• Communicate inventory needs, low-stock items, and equipment issues to management.
• Adheres to established procedures and follows specific directions from management.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, and classic cocktails.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Physical Demands

• Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted
• Be able to push and pull 75 pounds
• Be able to complete deep knee squats
• Remain standing for prolonged periods
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a cash register/computer and telephone keyboard, reach, squat, bend.
• Physical activities that could be used include: balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending or hospitality experience preferred.
• Must meet legal minimum age requirements for alcohol service.

Classification

Non-Exempt

Disclaimer

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Statement

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.