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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
Job Description
As a Bartender, you'll make our customer's experience memorable whether they're celebrating a life milestone or craving the best pizza in town (maybe both). You'll roll up your sleeves and help out wherever you can, whether the machines are down, or drinks need a refill. We're all working toward one goal: making sure our customers can't wait to come back. To be a great bartender at Lou's, you have to love the rush, work through the downtime, and stay calm when things go wrong. Here's what you can expect on a typical day as a Bartender at
Lou Malnati's:
Start with side work. What needs to be done? You'll do that to make sure your shift runs smoothly. Serving customers and having fun while you're at it, whether it's taking orders, cashing out checks, or whatever else they need. Mixing and serving alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, responsibly, to customers following standard recipes Request identification from guests and confirm it meets the legal drinking age Taking on new duties and doing whatever is needed. You'll learn by doing. Flexible hours that work with your life and growth opportunities for people who work hard to help the whole team succeed. A team you can rely on. Family means something at Lou's. Must love pizza. Bonus, you'll get a discount on food even when you're not working and a free meal during your shift. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Requirements Enjoys working on a team in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, listening and time management skills Ability to stand approximately 90% of the workday and freely access all areas of the locations Be able to lift/move up to 50lbs. Endure in various physical activities like reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and moving about the facility Must be 21+ years of age Must have at least 1 year experience as a bartender and server Must be able to work with minimum amount of supervision under varying conditions Must be TIPS or BASSET certified based on village or city requirements
Compensation Tipped Minimum Wage:
$9.00/ hour
•Does not include tips or reimbursements.