Bartender Jobs in Detroit, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma and recognized formal certified training program, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a bartender.
• Guest-first approach and ability to anticipate needs and create memorable experiences.
• Upbeat, engaging service style and ability to maintain positive energy while balancing hospitality with efficient service.
• Comfort engaging guests with different levels of bourbon knowledge and adapting conversation to guest interests and service pace.
• Collaborative approach, including communicating with teammates and helping maintain smooth service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing guest needs while staying aware of the entire bar.
• Flexible availability, including mostly days, some evenings, Friday and Saturday shifts, holidays, and private events outside normal operating hours.
• Reliable transportation to the assigned workplace.
• Ability to talk and hear; sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day.
• Frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Ability to hear and understand in-person and device-based communication and detect alarms, warning signals, and emergency notifications.
• Ability to read printed materials, digital screens, and fine print; detect visual signals; and perceive depth, color, and movement as required.
• Frequent handwashing and ability to use taste and smell when tasting alcohol distillate.

Responsibilities

• Make every guest interaction welcoming and guest-focused, with attentive listening, positive energy, and personalized service.
• Anticipate guest needs and maintain awareness of the entire bar, including arriving guests and those waiting.
• Balance guest conversations with timely, accurate drink preparation while maintaining quality and hospitality.
• Learn the Green River brand, products, and approach; tailor bourbon conversations to each guest’s knowledge and interests.
• Develop knowledge of Bardstown Bourbon Company, its products, whiskey library, and vintage spirits library to support guest conversations.
• Prepare and serve classic and creative alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks; taste and evaluate cocktails before serving.
• Follow bar opening and closing procedures, restock supplies, and ensure clean towels and glassware are available.
• Keep the bar stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer, and check that taps and appliances work properly.
• Complete prep lists, including preparing garnishes and batch recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation by cleaning surfaces, floors, coolers, storage areas, glassware, and trash receptacles.
• Pour samples and guide product conversations in retail locations, tailoring recommendations to guests’ interests.
• Set up and work auxiliary bars and be available for private events outside normal operating hours.
• Take orders accurately, prepare drinks efficiently, serve and clear tables as needed, and manage guest tabs from opening through closing.
• Process cash and credit-card payments accurately and handle safe access according to company procedures.
• Comply with state liquor regulations, responsible-service standards, company guidelines, and health and sanitation requirements.
• Complete company-provided bourbon, product, and brand training and participate in ongoing education.
• Support the company’s ISO program, including product quality and food safety.
• Attend work on site and perform other duties as assigned.