Bartender

  • LG's Bar
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

4 years

Job Details

BARTENDER

As a bartender, you must be friendly, outgoing, energetic, and possess good communication skills. Your individual personality should shine through. You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. You are expected to be guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing in a high-volume restaurant environment. You must be a team player and try to be available to pick up shifts when another employee must call off. You should take pride in your personal appearance and show dedication to your job and display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment. Additionally, consistency is a key element in a positive experience. We achieve this by always following recipes as they are written in the Bar Book.

DUTIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Welcome each guest personally as quickly as possible.
  • Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone, and body language always.
  • Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
  • Work as a team with all personnel to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
  • Work with others to keep all areas clean and stocked to our standards always.
  • Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of the bar and dining room following standard recipes.
  • Ring drink and food orders into the computer immediately, collect money from guests for drinks served and make change when needed.
  • Wash and sterilize stemware.
  • Be attentive! Offer your assistance before the guests must ask for it.
  • Count drinks Guests are served and monitor to ensure that no guest is overserved.
  • Perform responsible service of alcohol. Do not hesitate to ask for management intervention if necessary.
  • Have knowledge of food menu & beverage specifications.
  • Have knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • 4 years bartending experience in high volume night life atmosphere

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequent walking with some standing at times
  • Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs.
  • Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and able to kneel and stoop repeatedly.
  • Frequent washing of hands.
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($12.62) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off

Required Skills

Good Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to Think and Act Quickly

Customer Service Orientation

Guest Sensitivity

Attention to Detail

Sense of Timing

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Multitask

Availability for Shifts

Time Management

Professionalism

Dedication to Job

Conflict Resolution skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Integrity

Multitasking

Honesty

Positive Attitude

Consistency

Responsibility

Following Recipes Accurately

Conflict Resolution

Welcoming Guests

Ability to follow instructions

Clear Communication

Physical Stamina

Efficiency

Sales Skills

Cleaning

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness

Mixing and Serving Drinks

Handling Transactions

Stemware Maintenance

Responsibly Serving Alcohol

Knowledge of Menu and Beverage Specifications

Workplace Safety Procedures

Hand Washing

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Job ID: 486223912
Originally Posted on: 7/21/2025

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