$18.5 per hour
Hospitality • Adapt quickly to different teams, menus, and service environments Qualifications • Previous experience as a barista, bartender, or mixologist (experience in both is strongly preferred) • Comfortable working…
Hospitality & Food · Chicago, IL
Bartender jobs in Chicago, IL
Bartenders mix and serve drinks, manage the bar's pace and inventory, check IDs, and keep guests comfortable, whether it is a quiet Tuesday or a packed weekend.
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$14–$39/hr
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$50k
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A bartender at Virtue has passion, desire and ability to deliver genuine hospitality with technical service perfection. This standard includes 100% satisfaction of our guest, an expert level of knowledge on company cultu…
environment that values teamwork, consistency, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for every guest. We’re currently looking for Bartenders to join our front-of-house team. Role & Responsibilities Provide friendly, engagi…
Day Off Group is currently hiring a full time Bartender for BLVD Steakhouse. BLVD is a 300 seat contemporary American steakhouse inspired by the restaurants and lounges along Hollywood’s Sunset Blvd circa 1950, and locat…
We are an intimate craft cocktail lounge located in Albany Park and looking to expand our crew! Our menu is focused on elevated seasonal cocktails created with modern techniques. The candidate we are looking for has at l…
$15 per hour
POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Bartender/ Host Position: Looking for both part time (1-3 shifts a week) and full-time bartenders/hosts (3-5 shifts a week) need weekday and weekend availability. Location: Feather & Tail - 40…
Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and passionate Craft Bartender/ Mixologist to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in craft cocktails and a basic knowledge of wine and beer. Candi…
$35 - $55 per hour
Job Overview Join the Tiny Tapp & Café Team Bartenders | Chicago Riverwalk Tiny Tapp & Café is hiring experienced bartenders for full-time and part-time positions beginning in mid-August. If you're dependable, enjoy work…
The TRUCE team is seeking a candidate who works well in a high-volume, dynamic cocktail bar with knowledge of spirits and classic cocktails. While PM service predominantly features our alcoholic beverage program, our ent…
$12.96 per hour
What’s brewing in your future? If you’re striving for a glass half-full rather than half-empty, become a master of mixology as a Bartender with Aramark! Surrounded by passionate teammates and leaders, you’ll help take ou…
$9.24 - $16.5 per hour
Bartender $9.24 to $16.50 per hour + tips With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer ~ Health, dental and vision insurance ~ Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) ~ Holiday pay ~ Meal and Transporta…
$12.62 per hour
initiative. Homeslice - Lincoln Park - Happy Hospitality 938 W Webster Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 Position Opening: Bartender Job Summary Bartenders are in charge of their section behind the bar as well as on the floor. Po…
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What bartenders earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $14–$21 | $30k–$43k |
| Mid level | $20–$28 | $41k–$59k |
| Senior | $27–$39 | $56k–$81k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Classic cocktail knowledgeSpeed and accuracyPOS systemsResponsible alcohol serviceCash handlingMemory for orders and regularsGuest rapportBar inventory and ordering
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a guest who has had too much to drink?
Show the professional sequence: slow service, offer water and food, cut off respectfully, involve a manager if needed. This answer can decide the interview.
Make me an old fashioned. Talk me through it.
Know your classics cold: spec, technique, glassware, garnish. Narrating calmly while you build is exactly what a service test looks like.
How do you keep up when the bar is three deep?
Talk about sequencing multiple orders, batching steps, acknowledging waiting guests, and staying consistent on pours instead of getting sloppy.
What is your approach to checking IDs?
Say plainly that you check anyone who looks under a threshold, every time, and know the state's acceptable forms. No exceptions for regulars.
How do you handle cash and end-of-night reconciliation?
Describe accurate ringing, no unrecorded comps, and clean drawer counts. Owners are listening for honesty around shrinkage.
Tell me about building regulars at a previous bar.
Give a specific habit, like remembering names and drinks or making a genuine recommendation. Regulars are revenue, and they know it.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For bartenders specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your alcohol service certification, such as TIPS or your state's equivalent card.
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Quantify sales, like average ring per shift or bar revenue on nights you ran.
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Name the POS systems you know, such as Toast, Aloha, or Square.
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Describe the venue types honestly: high-volume club, cocktail bar, or neighborhood pub each need different skills.
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Mention cocktail program contributions, like menu items you created that stayed on the list.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Barback
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Bartender
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Head Bartender
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