Job Description

Step Up to the Plate as Our Server/Bartender!

Location: Darien, IL

Department: Restaurant Operations

Pay: $12.96hr + tips = $17.05hr+

At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up.

For nearly 100 years, we've been bringing people together over authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. And while our pizza gets people through the door, it's our people who make them want to come back.

That's where you come in.

We're looking for a friendly, energetic Server/Bartender who loves creating great experiences, connecting with guests, and being part of a team. Whether you're taking an order, mixing a drink, recommending a favorite pizza, or making someone's night a little better, you'll play an important role in making every visit feel like home.

If you can keep up in a busy restaurant, enjoy working with people, and take pride in giving guests a great experience, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll help create the kind of experience that keeps our guests coming back.

Take Care of Our Guests

• Welcome guests and create a friendly, positive dining experience.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and deliver them in a timely manner.
• Present menus, answer questions, and make recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Actively suggest menu items, specials, and upcoming Home Run Inn events.
• Serve food and beverages while making sure guests have everything they need.
• Check in with guests throughout their visit and respond to requests with a helpful attitude.

Bring Your Bartending Skills

• Mix, prepare, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages using standard recipes.
• Practice responsible alcohol service and follow all age-verification requirements.
• Monitor beverage equipment and systems and communicate any issues.
• Monitor bar inventory and communicate stocking needs.
• Keep the bar and beverage station clean, organized, and ready for service.

Be a Team Player

• Communicate orders clearly with the kitchen and service team.
• Assist with pre-bussing tables and maintaining clean guest areas.
• Help with buffet setup and takedown when needed.
• Complete opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities.
• Jump in wherever needed to support your teammates and keep service moving.
• Follow all safety and food handling requirements.

You're Probably a Great Fit If You...

• Love making people feel welcome.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two shifts are exactly the same.
• Can juggle multiple tables, orders, and requests without losing your cool.
• Have a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Take pride in your work and pay attention to the details.
• Enjoy being part of a team and helping your coworkers succeed.
• Are comfortable talking with guests and making recommendations.
• Know that great service is about more than taking an order—it's about creating an experience.

What You'll Bring

• Must be 21 years of age or older to pour and serve alcohol.
• Previous serving and/or bartending experience preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift, reach, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Working knowledge of the predominant language of our guests.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain Food Handler certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain BASSET certification within 30 days of hire.
• Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire.

Why Home Run Inn?

We're more than a pizza company—we're neighbors serving neighbors.

For four generations, we've built our business around people. We care deeply about our teammates because we know they're the reason families continue making Home Run Inn part of their traditions.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• A family-owned company with nearly 100 years of Chicago history
• A team that feels like family
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your restaurant career
• A culture built around connection, support, and teamwork
• Best & Brightest and Most Loved Workplace distinct recognition
• Time to recharge with Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Personal Time*
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options + supplementary insurances*
• Paid Parental Leave to support your growing family
• Company 401k retirement savings plan, including company matching opportunities
• Free household access to 24/7 on-demand virtual healthcare
• Discounts on safety shoes, travel, entertainment, and more
• Access to all the pizza your heart desires! (Well, almost)
• AND MORE!

Our Values

Family – We show up for one another and succeed together.

Pride – We set high standards because our teammates and guests deserve our best.

Grit – We keep learning, improving, and finding better ways to do things.

Courage – We own our mistakes, speak honestly, and grow from every experience.

Purpose – To give people more Home Runs in their day.

Ready to Join the Team?

Great servers and bartenders do more than take orders and serve food. They create connections, make guests feel at home, and help turn an ordinary meal into a memorable experience.

If that sounds like you, step up to the plate and join a company where people come first, teamwork matters, and every shift is an opportunity to give someone a Home Run.

Apply today and become part of the Home Run Inn family!

Home Run Inn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.