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Hopleaf

Bartender

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What they do

A Bartender mixes and prepares cocktails and serves drinks to customers. Works with other wait staff in a bar or restaurant; checks to be sure that customers are legal drinking age. May work at private parties.

$30,976 / year median in Illinois

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

REPORTS TO

Bar and Beverage Manager

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Guests, Kitchen Staff, F&B Staff Hopleaf Bar is hiring

PART TIME WEEKEND

bartenders! Hopleaf bartenders are responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with Hopleaf's standards. Bartenders are also responsible for providing friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all our guests.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Must have 2 years of Bartending experience in a systems-based, full-service, high-volume restaurant/bar setting
  • High level knowledge of beer, spirits, wine and food.
  • Understanding of classes of alcohol, different glasses, brand names and garnishes
  • Working knowledge of bar equipment
  • Numeracy and cash-handling skills
  • Able to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Able to work in a standing position for long periods
  • Be able to reach and bend and frequently lift up to 30 pounds
  • Utilizes clear communication and interpersonal skills
  • Works as a team member
  • Can work with a high energy level in a fast-paced working environment
  • Demonstrates reliability, honesty and integrity
  • Able to effectively communicate in English in both oral and written form
Responsibilities:
  • Provide food and beverage service to all guests
  • Complete understanding of all food and beverage items
  • Check identification of customers to verify they are of legal drinking age
  • Take orders from serving staff or directly from customers
  • Understanding of POS systems and item entry
  • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in accordance with standard recipes
  • TAM and ACT Certified and guidelines followed to ensure no guests are over served
  • Process transactions using the POS system, prepare checks for customers, and process customer payments
  • Ensure clean glasses, bar equipment and working areas
  • Comply with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies
  • Monitor inventory, and restock bar inventory Preferred
  • Minimum 2 years bartending experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants
  • Certification from BarSmarts, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified beer server or any other professional beverage certifications preferred