Banquets Bartender

Wind Creek Hospitality is a renowned hospitality company that operates in the entertainment and gaming sectors, providing exceptional experiences to guests through its casinos, hotels, and resorts. The company is committed to delivering genuine engagement and positive energy, creating an exciting fantasy world full of fun, chance, and possibilities where every guest feels valued and a sense of belonging. Wind Creek Hospitality values its team members by fostering a culture of enthusiasm, accountability, fairness, and customer focus, which ultimately leads to opportunities for growth and wealth creation for all involved.

This part-time Bartender position is based in the Chicago Southland area within the Banquets Department, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing outstanding service to guests. The role focuses on mixing and serving a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring that every guest receives high-quality drinks with a welcoming experience. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of menu items, including liquor brands, cocktail recipes, beer selections, and non-alcoholic drinks, and the ability to maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area.

Bartenders at Wind Creek Hospitality engage actively with guests, using suggestive selling and up-selling techniques to enhance the guest experience while ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation regulations. Employees in this role must have excellent communication skills, be capable of working flexible and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and possess a positive, engaging personality that aligns with the company's vibrant energy. The starting pay ranges from $9.00 to $13.15 per hour, with wages based on experience, qualifications, and skill level. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses.

This role offers more than just a typical bartending job. It is an opportunity to be part of a prestigious hospitality organization that prioritizes guest satisfaction and employee development. The Bartlett position also entails maintaining the cleanliness and condition of the bar and associated public areas, ensuring that the environment remains inviting and safe. Training and certification requirements such as Responsible Vendor Alcoholic Beverage Service, TIPS training, and ServeSafe Sanitation are mandatory, emphasizing the company’s commitment to responsible and professional service.

Successful candidates must be at least 21 years old with at least one year of related experience or equivalent education, or have significant experience within the Beverage Department at Wind Creek Hospitality. A valid Tribal Gaming License or the ability to obtain one is also required. The position demands physical capability including lifting and maneuvering up to 50 pounds and willingness to work in environments with smoke or secondary smoke. Team members should be ready to participate in ongoing training and occasional travel.

Wind Creek Hospitality is committed to diversity and adheres to a Native American Indian Preference in its hiring process. The company maintains a drug-free workplace policy and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. This part-time role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a guest-focused, high-energy environment and are looking to grow their careers within the hospitality industry.