Job Overview

Bartender

FoxFire Restaurant & Steakhouse – Geneva, Illinois
FoxFire Restaurant & Steakhouse is looking for dependable, personable, team-oriented Bartenders to join our front-of-house team.
FoxFire is a chef-driven steakhouse with a large wine program and a strong craft cocktail and beverage program. Our bartenders are expected to provide warm, professional hospitality while preparing drinks consistently, accurately, and efficiently.
Experience is a plus, but it is not required. We are willing to train motivated candidates who have the right personality, work ethic, and desire to learn.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for bartenders who:

• Have a pleasant, outgoing, professional personality
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Are dependable and punctual
• Can communicate clearly with guests and coworkers
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Have basic math and money-handling skills
• Are willing to learn our cocktail, wine, beer, and food programs
• Take pride in cleanliness, organization, and presentation
• Can follow recipes and standardized measurements consistently

Bartender Responsibilities

Bartenders are responsible for:

• Preparing cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages according to FoxFire standards
• Using jiggers and proper measurements for all cocktails and mixed drinks
• Learning and maintaining knowledge of FoxFire’s cocktail program
• Developing working knowledge of our extensive wine list
• Making wine, cocktail, and beverage recommendations to guests
• Providing knowledgeable and friendly bar service
• Handling cash, credit cards, checks, and guest payments accurately
• Maintaining an organized and properly stocked bar throughout the shift
• Completing opening, closing, stocking, and cleaning duties
• Restocking liquor, wine, beer, glassware, mixers, garnishes, and supplies
• Maintaining clean bar tops, wells, coolers, equipment, shelving, and service areas
• Following responsible alcohol-service procedures
• Working closely with servers, bussers, hosts, managers, and kitchen staff
• Helping fellow team members whenever needed

Physical Requirements

Bartenders must be able to:

• Stand and work for approximately 6 hours or more
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Bend, reach, carry, stock, and clean throughout the shift
• Work efficiently in a busy restaurant and bar environment

Schedule & Availability

FoxFire is open Monday through Sunday.
Typical bartender shifts include:
Monday–Thursday:
Approximately 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Friday & Saturday:
Approximately 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
or
5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:
Approximately 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Weekend availability is important, particularly Friday and Saturday evenings.

Experience

No bartending experience is required — we will train the right person.
Previous restaurant, bartending, serving, wine, or hospitality experience is a plus.
More important than experience is someone who is:
Reliable. Teachable. Professional. Friendly. Accurate. Team-oriented.
FoxFire is looking for people who want to learn, improve their skills, and become part of a strong restaurant team.

About FoxFire

FoxFire Restaurant & Steakhouse is a locally owned, chef-driven steakhouse in Geneva, Illinois. We are known for quality steaks, thoughtful hospitality, a substantial wine selection, and a growing craft cocktail program.
Our goal is to provide guests with an elevated steakhouse experience without losing the genuine hospitality and personality of a locally owned restaurant.
If you enjoy hospitality, food, wine, cocktails, and working with a strong team, we would like to meet you.