THE BAVARIAN LODGE

German Restaurant | Pub | Beer Bar

1800 Ogden Ave Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 241-4701

Kitchen Hours:
Weds & Thurs: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Holiday Hours:
Closed Chrismtas Day 12/25
Closed New Years Day 1/1
Closed Super Bowl Sunday 2/9

The Bar is Open One Hour Later
No Carryouts During Peak Dining Times
We Do Not Accept Reservations

JOBS AVAILABLE AT THE BAVARIAN LODGE

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TO APPLY FOR A POSITION

1) VISIT US IN PERSON during regular business hours and ask for an application at the front desk.
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2) APPLY ONLINE using our online employment application and submit it electronically. 
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3) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION. Complete the application and email it back to us at bavarianlodgejobs@gmail.com, or simply drop it off in person during regular business hours.

Established over thirty-eight years ago, The Bavarian Lodge is one of the original import and craft beer destinations in Chicagoland. It is also one of the highest-rated and longest-running German restaurants in the Chicago area. Named "Best Beer Bar in America" for 2017 by USAToday's 10Best. Rated one of the top fifty beer restaurants in the world by Ratebeer.com several years running, as well as one of "America's Best Craft Beer Bars" by RateBeer.com. In 2016, The Bavarian Lodge was named "Best Beer Bar in Illinois" by CraftBeer.com and the Brewers Association. Received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence "Hall of Fame" award for earning excellent service reviews for the past seven years in a row. Received “Travelers Choice” award from TripAdvisor for being in the top 10% highest rated restaurants in the world for 2020.

Are you friendly, smart, and motivated with a great work ethic? Join our amazing team and get treated with respect, earn a higher than average wage, and be happy where you work! We offer higher than average earnings, a casual and fun workplace environment, plus great perks like free shift meals, half-price bar, no late nights, two guaranteed consecutive days off a week, major holidays off, a two-week annual summer break, and more! We're family-run and treat you like one of the family.

Questions? Stop in or call 630-241-4701 during our regular business hours, or text us at this same number anytime!


IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY for the following position:

FULL-TIME BARTENDER
5-6 Shifts a Week / Wed-Sun (Approximately 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.)
Hourly+Tips ($15/hr+Tips = Avg $33-$38/hr) 
Absolutely Requires Sunday Availability.
We're hiring for a rarely available full-time bartender position for our beer-focused establishment. Applicant should have bartending experience and at least a basic knowledge of beer styles. Knowledge of draft technology and skills to handle coupler changes, faucet changes, and maintenance, draft line basics, CO2/Nitrogen supply, etc. is a big plus! We're one of Chicagoland's premier beer destinations and we take our beer quality seriously. Bring your skills and help us maintain our shining reputation! Got bartending skills and want to learn about draft technology? Bring your physical ability and we'll teach you the technical skills you'll need!

Applicant should be upbeat, energetic, and hard-working, with a high level of focus and awareness. Multitasking ability is a must. Must be able to move full kegs of beer regularly (weighing up to 160lbs each). Occasional serving is required as bar and pub offers full dinner service. You should be responsible, punctual, and professional. Must be available Weds-Fri 3:30-Close / Saturday & Sunday from 11:30-Close. No late nights. Off every Monday and Tuesday.

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the following positions:

FULL-TIME HOST / HOSTESS
4-6 Shifts per Week (Five Days a Week) / Wed-Sun (Approximately 30-40 hours per week.)
Previous full service restaurant experience preferred but not required. Previous customer service experience very helpful.  Looking for someone with drive, a friendly personality, and the ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced but friendly establishment. Perfect position for someone looking for a regular, dependable, year-round schedule.

PART-TIME HOST / HOSTESS
2-4 Shifts per Week / (Approximately 8-20 hours per week.)
Previous full service restaurant experience preferred but not required. Previous customer service experience very helpful.  Looking for someone with drive, a friendly personality, and the ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced but friendly establishment. Position does not require late nights, and weekend afternoon shifts are available.

FULL-TIME SERVERS
5-6 Shifts a Week / Wed-Sun (Approximately 30-35 hours per week.) 
Full-time Absolutely Requires Sunday Availability.
Previous full-service restaurant experience preferred. Beer knowledge a huge plus, but is not required if applicant is willing and able to learn. Looking for someone with drive, a friendly personality, and the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced establishment. Interested and qualified servers may also cross-train as bartenders.

PART-TIME SERVERS & BARTENDERS
1-3 Shifts a Week / Wed-Sun (Approximately 8-20 hours per week.) 
Previous full-service restaurant experience preferred. Beer knowledge a huge plus, but is not required if applicant is willing and able to learn. Looking for someone with drive, a friendly personality, and the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced establishment. Interested and qualified servers may also cross-train as bartenders.

FULL & PART-TIME BUSSERS or BARBACKS
2-6 Shifts per Week / Wed-Sun (Approximately 10-40 hours per week.) 
MUST be available Weds-Sun. (Off on Mon & Tues.)


APPLY ONLINE TODAY
Click HERE to apply online, using our online Employment Application Form.