Bartender

Lake Forest Place | Full Time | Dining Department | 12pm - 8pm. 5 days a week, including weekends.

About the role

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Bartender? At Lake Forest Place, you’ll join a mission-driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we’re searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment. If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why you will love working with us

• A Supportive, People-Centered Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, a certification that reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace for all team members.
• Comprehensive Benefits That Care For You:
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, Wellhub, and onsite fitness
  • Financial Security: PTO rollover/sellback, 403(b) with match, commuter benefits, financial counseling
  • Peace of Mind: Life insurance, disability coverage, EAP support
  • Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways
  • Community & Connection: Engagement events and 24/7 chaplain counseling for emotional/spiritual support

Responsibilities

• Set up the bar before opening, including preparing drink condiments, ensuring sufficient inventory, and organizing the area.
• Serve beverages and take orders for drinks and appetizers in the Bistro and Nevins Pub.
• Prepare appetizers as ordered and deliver them promptly to residents and guests.
• Correctly charge residents and guests for beverages and appetizers.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area throughout service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of bartending experience
• Basset Certification
• English language proficiency

About Presbyterian Living

Presbyterian Living is an independent, not-for-profit senior living organization offering a full continuum of care—including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Since 1904, we’ve welcomed people from all backgrounds across our communities in Evanston (Westminster Place & Ten Twenty Grove), Lake Forest (Lake Forest Place), and Arlington Heights (The Moorings). What sets us apart is our commitment to people - residents, families, and employees alike. We’re a compassionate, mission-driven organization where team members feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a meaningful difference each day.

Pay

$18.35 to $26.98 hourly (based on years of experience).

Schedule

12pm - 8pm, 5 days a week, including weekends.