Bartender

Job Details

**Now hiring for our new location opening in December at Lombard - Yorktown Center! Apply now and meet our hiring team! Hiring office located at 203 Yorktown Shopping Center Suite 350, Lombard, IL!**

Ancho & Agave is hiring Bartenders to help us create an incredible food & beverage experience for our guests. If you love serving people and know how to "wow" with your customer service...we want you to be on our team!

 Applicants must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented, and honest with strong beverage service experience. Must be available to work consistently, always have a positive attitude and be an excellent communicator. 

Bartender responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for bar patrons and restaurant guests, interacting with customers, taking food & drink orders, serving guests with a warm, friendly smile, guest retention, cleaning, sanitizing, side work, teamwork of all varieties, reporting thoroughly to management, being responsible for cash and credit payments, etc.

Bartender Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Bartender in a high-volume setting, preferred. 
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays. 
• Valid alcohol certification. 
• Following recipes, including measuring and mixing ingredients. 
• Preparing ingredients for service, including cutting, peeling, stuffing, etc. 
• Labeling & stocking all bar ingredients & garnishes so they are organized & easily accessible. 
• Operating equipment and bladed tools following safety standards. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written). 
• Elevated knowledge of wine, spirits and beer. 
• Experience serving food. Ability to describe & make menu recommendations. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills. 
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge. 
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems. 
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods. 
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. 
• Executing opening and closing procedures. 
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. 

 Bartender Employment Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling 
• Career Advancement Opportunities 
• Meal Discounts 
• Eligibility for Paid Vacation 
• Eligibility for Health Insurance 
• Eligibility for 401k 

Ancho & Agave was born out of a flavor-obsessed craving for fresh, delicious Mexican food with a side of fun. We’re more than just tacos, amigos and tequila … we’re the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages and good times for a crave-worthy experience in a casual setting. 

Ancho & Agave is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.