Joe's Bartender

Joe's Bar; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Joe's Bar in Chicago is seeking a friendly Bartender to maintain drink quality and serve guests quickly in a fast-paced environment.

You will greet guests, verify age, know the menu, take orders, deliver drinks, and use suggestive selling to boost sales.

Strong mixology knowledge and cash handling are required, with flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full-service bar.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Excellent customer service skills with cash handling ability.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify guests purchasing alcohol are at least 21 years old.
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and make recommendations.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests at the bar and lounge area.
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames.
• Consistently use suggestive selling techniques.
• Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar.
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Math skills

Upselling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

As a Bartender, you ensure consistent drink quality by preparing orders in a short period of time and in accordance with recipes and guidelines established by the Food and Beverage department. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast paced environment, while providing superior guest service.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and be able to make recommendations
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests in a timely manner at the bar and lounge area
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
• Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
• Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain any necessary alcohol service licensing requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic cocktail preparation
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests
• Verbal communication skills, and accurate math and cash handling skills