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Alchemy Beach Bartender / Concession Experience Co-Lead

$16.5 - $17.5 per hour

ALCHEMY BEACH LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Alchemy Beach Bartender / Concession Experience Co-Lead

  • Location: Waukegan Municipal Beach
  • Pay: $16.50-17.50 per hour + tips
  • Hours: 25-40 hours per week (weather and attendance dependent) // OT eligibility
  • Employment Type: Seasonal
  • Season Dates: Now – September 8 (subject to change based on weather and operations) S

About Alchemy Beach

Alchemy Beach (alchemybeach.com) is an experiential hospitality destination nestled on Waukegan Municipal Beach. We offer an elevated lakefront concession concept where guests enjoy alcoholic and non‐alcoholic beverages in a relaxed, positive atmosphere – a bit of a respite – an engaging environment that is an area where guests can drink responsibly.

Guests order from our concession stand and enjoy their beverages within a designated seating corral, creating a fun, social, and well‐managed environment.

As a newly established concept, we are continuously refining our operations, service model, and guest experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is adaptable, proactive, and excited to help shape what Alchemy Beach becomes.

Position Summary

This is a hands‐on, team‐driven role focused on maintaining strong operations, supporting your teammates, and delivering an excellent guest experience. You’ll work directly with guests while helping both front‐of‐house and back‐of‐house run smoothly during busy beach days and special events.

This position participates in tips in accordance with Illinois labor guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Team & Shift Support

  • Bring energy, focus, and a team‐first mindset to every shift

  • Support teammates and help maintain a positive, upbeat environment

  • Assist new team members with learning processes and expectations

  • Step in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly

Operations & Service

  • Maintain day‐to‐day flow of the concession stand and seating area

  • Take orders, prepare, and serve food and beverages

  • Ensure speed, accuracy, and consistency during service

  • Support peak‐time and high‐volume periods

  • Coordinate daily hours with owner/manager based on weather

  • Collaborate with the special events team

  • Ensure the entire space in clean; take care of any sanitation issues: garbage, table cleanliness, grass clean up etc.

Inventory, Vendors & Back‐of‐House

  • Restock inventory and keep supplies organized

  • Assist with deliveries and product setup

  • Manage vendor relationships and support inventory management to ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and consistent availability

  • Help ensure vendor deliveries and services run smoothly

  • Minimize waste and maintain efficient prep areas

Guest Experience

  • Deliver friendly, efficient, and engaging service

  • Create a welcoming, high‐energy beach atmosphere

  • Assist with guest questions and resolve issues quickly

Events & Beverage Service

  • Support setup, service, and breakdown of special events

  • Assist during high‐volume event periods

  • Serve beverages responsibly and follow ID verification procedures

Standards & Compliance

  • Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

  • Support compliance with local alcohol service laws

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization across all areas

What We’re Looking For

  • 5-10 years of experience in food service, concessions, or quick‐service environments preferred

  • Strong work ethic and reliability

  • MUST have POS Experience

  • Comfortable working outdoors in a fast‐paced, weather‐dependent environment

  • Positive, team‐oriented attitude

  • Hold and maintain a valid Illinois BASSET certification (required)

  • Hold and maintain an Illinois Food Handler Certificate (required)

  • Can work in Google Sheet and Google Suite

  • Ability to stay focused and adaptable during busy shifts

  • Availability on weekends, holidays, and peak beach hours

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, not required

  • Not afraid of insects — it is the beach

Important Note

This role does not include hiring, firing, scheduling, or disciplinary responsibilities.It does include being the on‐site inspiration captain the team looks to during work hours.


Why Join Alchemy Beach

  • $16.50 - 17.50/hour + tips

  • Flexible hours based on weather and beach traffic

  • Unique lakefront work environment

  • Opportunity to grow with a new and evolving hospitality concept

  • Employer‐paid training and development

  • Be part of building something from the ground up

OFFERS: Offers of employment with Alchemy Beach are conditional and subject to a background check conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, Illinois, and local laws.

EEOC: Alchemy Beach is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, Illinois, or local law.

 

Company Description

About Alchemy Beach

Alchemy Beach (alchemybeach.com) is an experiential hospitality destination nestled on Waukegan Municipal Beach. We offer an elevated lakefront concession concept where guests enjoy alcoholic and non‐alcoholic beverages in a relaxed, positive atmosphere – a bit of a respite – an engaging environment that is an area where guests can drink responsibly.

Guests order from our concession stand and enjoy their beverages within a designated seating corral, creating a fun, social, and well‐managed environment.

As a newly established concept, we are continuously refining our operations, service model, and guest experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is adaptable, proactive, and excited to help shape what Alchemy Beach becomes.

Company Description

About Alchemy Beach\r\n\r\nAlchemy Beach (alchemybeach.com) is an experiential hospitality destination nestled on Waukegan Municipal Beach. We offer an elevated lakefront concession concept where guests enjoy alcoholic and non‐alcoholic beverages in a relaxed, positive atmosphere – a bit of a respite – an engaging environment that is an area where guests can drink responsibly.\r\n\r\nGuests order from our concession stand and enjoy their beverages within a designated seating corral, creating a fun, social, and well‐managed environment.\r\n\r\nAs a newly established concept, we are continuously refining our operations, service model, and guest experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is adaptable, proactive, and excited to help shape what Alchemy Beach becomes.

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