Italian Village Restaurants is hiring a Bartender to join our Front of House team at The Village. You’ll be the face of our restaurant to our guests and responsible for ensuring they have an entertaining and personal experience. Bartenders are responsible for greeting guests, taking orders, making cocktails, pouring wine, serving food & beverage, keeping their bar maintained, and processing payment. You need to be quick on your feet and have a polite and friendly attitude. If you feel energized by taking good care of people and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, we’d like to meet you!
Our Values
For each other…
- We make space for feedback, personal and professional growth, and trust
- We believe in the human dignity and goodness of each of our co-workers
- We remain a family and prioritize family
For our guests…
We make magic moments happen and bring traditions to life, every nightWe believe in building personal connection that goes above and beyond executing serviceWe remain grateful and graciousFor our community…
We make contributions of time and resourcesWe believe in a better world built from small, consistent actionWe remain engaged and invested over the long-termTo preserve our legacy…
We make careful and equitable decisionsWe believe in preserving the American DreamWe remain committed to sharing our storiesDuties & Responsibilities
Greet guests with open arms and a smileAssist our guests with making selections of food and beverage that will enhance their experience and match their preferencesManage and maintain multiple tables or bar guests at the same time through proper prioritization and communication with team membersSet tables and bar for service, with special attention to cleanliness and proper placementHandle complaints, problems, or issues with a positive attitude and escalate to management when neededIssue bills and apply payments accuratelyFollow our steps of service fully to ensure proper service to Italian Village standardsEnsure the timely delivery of food and beveragesPractice and exercise upselling opportunitiesComplete sidework thoroughly and independentlyFollow company policies as communicated and updatedMake guests have a memorable and magical dining experienceQualifications (Required) :
Ability to get along with others - pleasant personality and neat, clean appearanceAt least 21 years of age and legally allowed to work in the United StatesAbility to follow verbal instructions well and accept constructive feedback on job performanceAbility to communicate scheduling needs, equipment issues, and any other concerns with the Manager on DutyMust have Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) certification or willingness to obtain within 120 days of start, per Illinois State guidelinesWillingness to work nights and weekends regularlyWillingness to work flexible and irregular hoursAbility to lift and carry up to ~30 pounds frequently while moving across dining roomAbility to work standing on your feet for up to ~8 hours dailyAbility to perform tasks in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on qualityAbility to perform more than one task at a time and prioritizeAbility to move and work fast, but also be thoughtful and gentle as to not break, drop, or spillAbility to go up and down up to 3 flights of stairs as needed to perform tasksAbility to reach up to 6 feet overhead (can use crate) or bend over and stoop to the ground while cleaningAbility to work in spaces with slick, often wet floors in a careful mannerAbility to work in a confined, crowded, fast-moving space with high noise and light levelsCurrently Available Shifts
Night shifts, Day shifts, Weekends, Monday to FridayBenefits
Employee discount (50% off on all food to-go)Flexible scheduleReferral programHealthcare availability401K availabilityFamily owned and operated business with a strong commitment to personal and professional development, internal promotion, and the happiness of the whole teamOur Restaurant Setting
High-volume setting (400-600 covers daily)Fine, casual dining restaurantBenefits :
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceShift :
Day shiftEvening shiftNight shiftAbility to commute / relocate :
Chicago, IL 60603 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience :
Restaurant : 1 year (Required)License / Certification :
Basset Certification (Preferred)Work Location : In person