Bartender

16 On Center; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Tickets to shows

Transit benefit

Paid leave & sick leave

Job summary

16 On Center in Chicago seeks a bartender to join Snorkelbox, the cocktail bar at The Old Post Office. You will deliver an outstanding guest experience with classically driven cocktails and a welcoming atmosphere.

You’ll help design beverage program ideas, keep bar operations smooth, and engage with the local bar community while maintaining service standards. The role focuses on 2–3 shifts per week, paying $12.96 per hour plus tips, with Chicago-required paid leave and transit benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year full-service restaurant experience and at least 1 year bartending experience.
• Strong spirits knowledge and interest in cocktail history.
• Experience with high-volume craft cocktail service.
• passionate about cocktails and creating memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work 2-3 bar shifts per week.
• Greet guests, assist with drink selections, serve beverages, and clear bar tops and tables.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization, fully stocking guest areas.
• Wash, polish, and restock glassware.
• Monitor stock levels, communicate shortages, and restock as needed.
• Perform weekly prep, batches, syrups, juices, and other bar essentials.
• Assist with dish machine maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Execute complete opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Bartending

Cocktail knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

High-volume service

Job description

Description

About Us:

16 On Center Chicago owns and operates several live music venues, third-party production, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York. Join the team of one of the country's leading independent promoters.

Our most effective service to our community comes from a team with a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. 16 On Center actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Summary

As a Bartender at Snorkelbox, the cocktail bar within The Old Post Office, you will play a vital role in delivering an outstanding guest experience. The Snorkelbox beverage program features classically driven cocktails inspired by the excitement of travel, with a special focus on equal measure builds. We are a welcoming, fun-loving space where office regulars and tourists alike can feel at home, and your ideas will help drive the direction of the bar and how we engage with the community while you uphold service standards, maintain a professional presence behind the bar, contribute to a warm and inviting atmosphere, and execute daily operations efficiently and creatively.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Service & Operations

• Work 2-3 bar shifts per week.
• Follow consistent steps of service to ensure every guest receives a high-quality experience.
• Greet guests, assist with drink selections, serve beverages, and clear bar tops and tables.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization, ensuring all guest areas are fully stocked.
• Wash, polish, and restock glassware.
• Monitor stock levels, communicate shortages, and restock as needed.
• Perform weekly prep, including batches, syrups, juices, and other bar essentials.
• Assist with dish machine maintenance (chemical levels, unclogging blades, cleaning drain grate, deliming).
• Execute complete and efficient opening and closing procedures.

Hospitality & Community

• Deliver genuine, memorable experiences that exceed guest expectations.
• Foster a warm, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere.
• Engage with the Chicago bar community and stay connected to industry peers.

Creativity & Growth

• Participate in the execution of house drink recipes and contribute to the creative process.
• Suggest menu ideas aligned with Snorkelbox's concept.
• Keep up with cocktail history, drink recipes, and spirits trends.
• Collaborate on developing new cocktails and menu items in alignment with the bar's concept principles.
• Take direction with a willingness to improve bartending skills.

Requirements

About You

• Minimum of 1 year full-service restaurant experience and at least 1 year bartending experience.
• Strong spirits knowledge and interest in cocktail history.
• Experience with high-volume craft cocktail service.
• A passion for cocktails and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable standing and moving for extended periods, including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds as needed.

Position Details & Benefits

• Job Type: Part-time, Hourly (2-3 shifts per week)
• Compensation: $12.96 per hour, plus tips
• Paid leave and paid sick leave in accordance with Chicago requirements
• Pre-tax transit benefit program
• Dining discounts at 16 On Center properties and complimentary or discounted tickets to shows at 16 On Center venues, including Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, SPACE, and Empty Bottle, subject to availability