Bartender/Server (Part-Time)

Dancing Marlin is a popular neighborhood restaurant in Frankfort, Illinois that features a seasonally changing, “from scratch” menu. We highlight a “sharing” concept with an American-themed cuisine that is diverse but features seafood. Drink menus feature tap wines and craft cocktails. We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience and skill level and have positions for both part-time and full-time employment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, and have a passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences, our bartender/server role might be an excellent fit for you.

Server Job Responsibilities

• Taking orders: You will be responsible for taking guests’ orders and answering any questions they may have about the menu or the restaurant. Order must be taken their orders carefully. Inquire about any allergies they may have to assist in guiding them away from specific menu items.
• Wine & Cocktail Mastery: Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails, and understanding of unique and complementary flavor profiles.
• Offering menu recommendations: You’ll provide guests with menu recommendations based on their preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring a personalized dining experience that exceeds their expectations.
• Upselling and suggestive selling: Besides taking orders, a bartender/server may be expected to use suggestive selling techniques to promote specials, add-ons or premium items to enhance the guest experience.
• Serving food and drinks: You will ensure that every dish and drink is prepared and presented with high quality and consistency, according to the guests’ orders.
• Customer service: A bartender/server must have exceptional customer service skills, including the ability to greet guests warmly, anticipate their needs and provide personalized attention throughout the meal.
• Attention to detail: Exceptional service requires great attention to detail, including proper table settings, food presentation and maintaining table cleanliness through proactive pre-bussing. Your attention to detail will ensure a positive dining experience.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication is key to effectively performing your responsibilities. This involves taking orders accurately, explaining menu items and providing recommendations.
• Teamwork: Great service is a team effort, and servers must be able to work collaboratively with kitchen staff, other servers and management to provide an exceptional dining experience for guests.
• Knowledge of food and beverage menus: Bartender/Servers must have a strong understanding of food, wine, and cocktails, including preparation methods, ingredients and flavor profiles.

Server Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior bartending/serving experience required (Upscale, Fine Dinging, high volume preferred)
• Professional appearance
• Knowledge about our cuisine
• Knowledge about wine and beverage pairings
• Presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Weekend availability

As a bartender/server, your pay will greatly depend on your experience and service skills. Our top bartenders and servers typically make $200-$400 per shift. We are looking for part-time applicants with the potential for moving to full time in the future. You can expect 2-3 shifts per week, mostly weekends to start with potential to earn more shifts in the future.

Pay: $25.04 - $30.16 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training

Work Location: In person