Bartender/Server Starting at $17.05/hr

HOME RUN INN INC • Chicago, IL

87d • Onsite

About The Position

Home Run Inn is hiring a Server / Bartender for its Front of House team at The Original HRI in Chicago, Illinois. The role helps create a welcoming dining experience by taking and serving food and beverage orders, preparing beverages, assisting guests, and keeping the bar and dining room running smoothly. Pay is listed as $12.96 per hour plus tips, for an estimated $17.05 per hour or more.

The position requires friendly, attentive service, accurate order handling, and effective teamwork in a busy restaurant environment. The employee will perform service, bar, cleaning, opening, closing, and other duties as assigned. Flexible availability is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old to pour and serve alcohol.
• Strong communication, multitasking, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to constantly lift, reach, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to approximately five hours.
• Working knowledge of the predominant language of the guests.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handler certification required within 30 days of hire.
• BASSET certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous serving and/or bartending experience in a restaurant setting is preferred.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and enjoyment of connecting with guests.
• Ability to multitask confidently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Pride in accurate, attentive service and willingness to learn about food, beverages, and the Home Run Inn experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with guests in a friendly, welcoming manner.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and deliver them in a timely manner.
• Present menus, answer guest questions, and recommend food and beverages.
• Suggest menu items, specials, and upcoming events.
• Relay orders to the kitchen and serve food and beverages from the kitchen and service bars.
• Assist guests with requests and help ensure an enjoyable dining experience.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and verify age requirements for responsible alcohol service.
• Mix, prepare, and serve beverages using Home Run Inn standard recipes.
• Assist with serving food and beverages to tables.
• Pre-bus tables and keep the dining area ready for guests.
• Set up and take down buffet tables when needed.
• Ensure food and beverage orders are accurate and properly presented.
• Operate the POS system and accurately process guest payments.
• Accept payments and provide correct change.
• Monitor bar and beverage equipment and systems.
• Request stock and monitor inventory levels.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar, service station, and guest areas during and at the end of shifts.
• Use POS systems, calculators, and common cleaning supplies.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and side-work duties.
• Communicate with servers, bartenders, kitchen teammates, hosts, and management.
• Work with the team to maintain efficient service flow.
• Promote and follow workplace health and safety requirements.
• Support the restaurant team where needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Personal Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus supplementary insurances.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Company 401(k) retirement savings plan, including company matching opportunities.
• Free household access to 24/7 on-demand virtual healthcare.
• Discounts on safety shoes, travel, entertainment, and more.
• Access to Home Run Inn pizza.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed