Server (Oyster Bar)

Wind Creek Hospitality; East Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Shift differential

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality’s Oyster Bar in East Hazel Crest, IL seeks an attentive server to greet guests, take orders, and deliver friendly beverage service. You will keep menu knowledge current, assist with bar cleanliness, and support the team across shifts.

Requirements: high school diploma or GED, 21+, 1 year related experience (or 6 months in Beverage), ability to lift 50 lb, English communication, BASSET, ServeSafe training. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and able to complete a GED within six months.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• One year related experience and/or training; or six months beverage department experience at Wind Creek Hospitality.
• Ability to lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Report to the station as scheduled in proper uniform and ready to work.
• Complete all side work as directed by the supervisor.
• Greets guests in a friendly professional manner.
• Takes orders from guests and Servers.
• Maintains knowledge of all menu items and basic beer/wine knowledge.
• Inspects cleanliness and condition of assigned stations and public areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of bars, displays, coolers, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Bartending basics

English communication

Teamwork

Food & beverage knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS System

Job description

Job Overview

The Oyster Bar Server will serve the bar and surrounding tables providing friendly and efficient food and beverage to all guests in the Oyster Bar.

Description

Job Overview

The Oyster Bar Server will serve the bar and surrounding tables providing friendly and efficient food and beverage to all guests in the Oyster Bar.

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best.We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customers.The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the station as scheduled in proper uniform and ready to work
• Complete all side work as directed by the supervisor
• Greets guests in a friendly professional manner
• Takes orders from guests and Servers
• Maintains complete knowledge of all menu items as well as some beer and wine knowledge
• Inspects cleanliness and condition of assigned stations and associated public space and rectifies any deficiencies
• Continuously maintains cleanliness and organization of bars, bottle displays, coolers, and station equipment
• Other duties & responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within six (6) months from the start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• One (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience- required
  • OR six (6) months experience within the Beverage Department at WCH- required
• Willingness and ability to lift and maneuver a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
• Must successfully pass a job interview, including a guest service audition
• Must successfully complete Responsible Vendor Alcoholic Beverage Service and BASSET training
• Must complete ServeSafe Sanitation training
• Minimum bartending skills
• Willing and able to work odd or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position

Base Pay:

• Compensation:$9.00–$13.00 per hour, with starting pay based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and skills.
• Benefits:Eligible full‑time employees may choose from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, shift differential pay, and discretionary quarterly bonus opportunities.