Hemmens Part Time Bartender

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Location : Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Department: Cultural Arts & Special Events
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central


POSITION OVERVIEW


Primary responsibilities include preparing and serving all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the bar service area. Exercises proper cost controls, setup bar area, inventory control, perform assigned pre and post closing of cash register, other general bartending assignments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs proper setup to insure a neat, clean guest ready bar.
• Keep bar stocked with liquor, beer, soft drinks, and supplied to meet anticipated needs. Restock at end of shirt or as needed. Do not overstock.
• Setup cash register and verify that bar bank is at established amount at beginning of shift.
• Keep bar and service area clean and sanitary at all times.
• Performs posted closing sidework to insure a clean and secure bar.
• Performs assigned cash register closing duties at the end of each shift.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates an attitude of friendly hospitality and guest satisfaction in every aspect of guest service
• Is in proper uniform and ready to begin work at scheduled starting time
• Has full working knowledge of cocktails, terms and recipes
• Has complete knowledge of all in stock beers and wines
• Obtains, verifies, and assumes total accountability for bar bank and moneys in cash register
• Understands and complies with company policies pertaining to bar, cash handling, and security procedures
• Prepares drinks per established recipes
• Understands and is able to proficiently operate Cash Register
• All orders are promptly and correctly entered into Cash Register
• Is responsible for monitoring liquor, beer and wine inventories and reporting any discrepancies
• Understands legal ramifications of serving liquor to minors and intoxicated guests. Complies fully with company and state regulations pertaining to liquor service
• Verifies age and identification of guests as appropriate
• Responsible for organizing and stocking all bottled beer, liquor and wine in store room
• Is responsible for knowledge of personal work schedule
• Maintains a flexible schedule
• Attends and reports on time for all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Position requires bartending experience, state approved liquor control certification (B.A.S.S.E.T or T.I.P.S)

HOURS: Flexible hours, including weekends.
City of Elgin provides all part-time employees with the following benefits:

• Membership discount at the Centre of Elgin
• Employee Assistance Program available to the employee and all members of their household for free
• In-house Training Opportunities
• Flu Shot (during our fall event only)

In addition, to the above, for those part time employees working in the Parks and Recreation Department, you have the following additional benefits:

• 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes & Rentals (some restrictions may apply)
• 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes for Immediate Family Members (some restrictions may apply)
• Free Employee Fitness Silver Membership
• The opportunity to be apart of the "Heart of the Community"

01


Do you have work experience as a paid bartender?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have your state approved liquor control certification (B.A.S.S.E.T or T.I.P.S)?

• Yes
• No

03


Can you present proof of your valid state approved liquor control certification (B.A.S.S.E.T or T.I.P.S)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question