at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Pay: $9.25 per hour
A Great Wolf, theBartenderprovides friendly and responsive service to all guests, ensuring a fun and safe environment. The Bartender prepares cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, has knowledge of common drinks, and makes suggestions to guests. The Bartender also monitors inventory and takes appropriate action to re-stock as necessary.
Hiring immediately with full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling
Join our Pack:
* Grow your career: A great place to start or advance your career with cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels
* Great Perks: Take advantage of exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends - including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives
* Learn While You Earn: Gain access to Great Wolf University for on-the-job training, functional, and leadership training
* Prioritize Your Well-Being: We offer flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
* Celebrate Your Uniqueness: Join a team that cheers for diversity and inclusion through programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.
Benefits:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
* Health savings account
* Telehealth resources
* Life insurance
* 401K with employer match
* Paid vacation time off
* Paid parental leave
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Serves customers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, cocktails, juices, etc.
Prepares garnishes and mixes drinks for guests according to recipes
Assess customer needs and preferences and make recommendations
Maintain attractive and orderly appearance of bar area through arrangement of bottles & glassware
Ensure bar area adheres to highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
Prepares, cleans, and maintains draught beer equipment; connects couplings to beer barrels and to faucet
Responsible for ensuring a safe and secure bar area by enforcing standards and procedures for alcohol consumption; comply with all legal regulations
Monitor customers' alcohol consumption and refuse service and/or call for alternate transportation as necessary
Maintain supplies via ordering, requisitioning, or re-stocking snacks, liquors, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages; replace kegs/beer barrels; prepare garnishes
Enhance skillset and knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; stay abreast of industry trends; experiment with new cocktail recipes
Perform cash-handling functions, including point-of-sale (POS) system, registers, and daily reporting
Basic Qualifications & Skills
Must be 21 years of age
Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands
Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Desired Qualifications & Traits
Previous bartending training and/or experience; demonstrated knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure clean beverage preparation environment
Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
Enthusiastic and positive energy
Multi-tasking ability
Physical Requirements
Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Able to bend, stretch, and twist
Able to stand for long periods of time
Application Instructions:
Click on "Apply Now" or chat with a recruiter (bottom of your screen on Great Wolf's website). After a brief application, all qualified applicants will be immediately invited to setup an interview or attend an upcoming hiring event.
