Bartender

About the role

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a friendly, dependable, and service-focused Bartender to join our team at Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna. Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna provides a welcoming senior living environment where residents are supported with personalized care, meaningful connections, and opportunities to enjoy the things that make life feel full and familiar. Our dining and hospitality team plays an important role in creating those experiences. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Bartender, you will help bring that mission to life by creating a warm, enjoyable experience for residents, preparing beverages and food, and delivering service in a professional and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents warmly and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Assist residents with beverage and food selections.
• Prepare and serve drinks and food in a professional and courteous manner.
• Enter all food and beverage orders accurately into the point-of-sale system.
• Follow all applicable alcohol-service laws and Hillcrest policies.
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities according to established checklists.
• Prepare the bar for service, including filling the ice well and stocking bar snacks.
• Prepare fruit garnishes and other items needed for beverage service.
• Wash glasses and maintain clean, organized bar areas.
• Clean and sanitize counters, tables, chairs, and other service areas.
• Restock liquor and other beverage products as needed.
• Monitor and maintain beer, wine, liquor, and food inventory.
• Assist with inventory counts and product tracking.
• Support special events and community celebrations.
• Participate in menu development when appropriate.
• Attend department meetings and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Respond to resident questions, requests, and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with additional dining and hospitality responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• A friendly, welcoming, and service-focused personality.
• Previous bartending experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional service to residents and guests.
• Strong attention to detail with orders, inventory, and POS entry.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when handling resident or guest concerns.
• Ability to stay organized during busy service periods.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Ability to follow sanitation, food-safety, and alcohol-service requirements.
• Comfort working independently while remaining part of the larger dining and community team.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of bartending experience.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative dining and hospitality team.
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

Schedule

• PRN schedule.
• Thursday through Saturday.
• 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. shifts.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the shift.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and calm when responding to resident or guest concerns.
• Must be able to utilize technology, point-of-sale systems, and available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.