Part-Time CityGate Grille Bartender

CityGate Hospitality LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant hospitality team where your bartending skills can shine! This role involves preparing and serving drinks to guests, ensuring compliance with alcohol service regulations, and maintaining an attractive bar environment. You'll work closely with servers to deliver exceptional service while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere. With a focus on excellence, this position offers a $250 signing bonus and a chance to grow in a dynamic restaurant setting. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences for guests and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) Plan & Matching Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year)

Pet Insurance

Incentive Programs

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of bartending experience in a casual fine dining environment.
• Illinois Food Handler Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks according to established standards.
• Maintain knowledge of drink recipes and trends.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Neat and clean appearance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Basic arithmetic

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Training in liquor, wine, and food service

Illinois Food Handler Certification

Job description

Please see our open opportunities below!

If you strive to be "The Best", we want to hear from you! Apply today at www.citygatecentre.com/jobs and be sure to take advantage of the $250 signing bonus we're offering for this position! *90 Day Waiting Period Applies!

Reports to: Restaurant Manager
Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $9.50/hour plus gratuity, commensurate with experience and education.

Age Requirements: Must be 21+

Role Summary:
This position is responsible for preparing and serving drinks to restaurant guests, both directly and through the wait staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares and serves wine, liquor, and beer in accordance with requirements pertaining to the serving of alcoholic beverages.
2. Arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
3. Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.
4. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of drink recipes, and wine and beer trends.
5. Checks identification of guests in order to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
6. Serves food items to guests seated at the bar promptly and according to established standards, policies and procedures.
7. Attends all pre-shift meetings.
8. Stocks beer and wine coolers.
9. Maintains a complete and up-to-date knowledge of all menu items, wine lists, daily additions and beverages offered.
10. Follows safety and sanitation policies.
11. Communicates and works closely with the servers to ensure customer satisfaction.
12. Exemplifies a service and sales mentality at all times.
13. Knows and follows all cash handling rules and regulations.
14. Understands all applicable emergency procedures and evacuations.
15. Collects and reports tips at the end of the assigned shift.
16. Performs related duties as assigned.

*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

1. High school diploma or equivalent education
2. Previous training in liquor, wine, and food service
3. Illinois Food Handler Certification is preferred.

Experience:

1. Two years or more of bartending experience, preferably in a casual fine dining restaurant environment.
2. Must be 21 years of age or older

Skills:

1. Excellent verbal and written skills
2. Neat and clean appearance
3. Ability to work in a team environment
4. Must have problem solving abilities, and the ability to compute basic arithmetic.
5. Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to walk and stand for up to 8 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation
2. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill job duties
3. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs regularly, and up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Benefits Offered: The employer offers the following benefits to eligible employees in this position. Waiting periods, hours requirements, and shared insurance premiums will apply. Full plan descriptions and additional details will be shared at the time of offer or upon request during the interview process.

1. 401(k) Plan & Matching Program
2. Employee Assistance Program
3. Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year)
4. Pet Insurance
5. Incentive Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class. Should you accept a contingent offer with CityGate Hospitality LLC, you will be required to successfully complete various pre-employment screenings such as a criminal background report. Should you be hired as an employee of the company, you will be required to submit documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Federal requirements.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.888-897-7781 dhs.gov/E-Verify