Hospitality-Driven Bartender | Flexible Hours, Growth

MATTESON RESTAURANT LLC; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Professional-development

Job summary

Garnet Hotels seeks an enthusiastic Bartender for Applebee’s at the dual-brand Marriott property in Matteson, Illinois. You will prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensure quality, responsible service, bar cleanliness, and accurate transactions while delivering a welcoming guest experience.

Ideal candidates bring strong bartending experience, beverage knowledge, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and beverage preparation.
• Excellent guest-service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and beverage quality.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional service.
• Prepare beverages according to Applebee’s recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Recommend beverages, food pairings, and featured menu items.
• Use suggestive selling to promote specialty cocktails and premium selections.
• Verify identification and follow responsible alcohol-service requirements.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and refuse service when legally appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and guest-ready bar.
• Accurately enter orders and process payments using the POS system.
• Monitor liquor, beer, wine, mixers, and bar-supply inventory.
• Communicate replenishment and ordering needs to management.
• Prepare beverages for restaurant servers during busy periods.
• Complete opening, closing, stocking, cleaning, and side-work duties.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, health-department, and liquor-control regulations.
• Address guest concerns professionally and involve management when needed.
• Work cooperatively with servers, kitchen associates, and hotel teams.

Skills

Bartending

Cocktails knowledge

Guest service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

BASSET certification

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Tools

POS System

Job description

Garnet Hotels seeks an enthusiastic Bartender for Applebee’s at the dual-brand Marriott property in Matteson, Illinois. You will prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensure quality, responsible service, bar cleanliness, and accurate transactions while delivering a welcoming guest experience.

Ideal candidates bring strong bartending experience, beverage knowledge, and a passion for hospitality.